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T137 VGB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,019 mi
Last recorded97,019 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 VGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2014 97,019 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust getting weak and corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 76,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,210 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 62,210 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,770 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 58,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,813 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside rear tyre scuffed on side wall

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,020 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 46,020 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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T137 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T137 VGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T137 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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