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T138 AHG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,491 mi
Last recorded119,491 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 AHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 119,491 miles

corrosion is present around the rear springs seating area

corrosion is starting around the inner and outer sills and chassis areas

high level brake light inop

o/s/front tyre is cracking in the tread area

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Sep 2010 119,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion is present around the rear springs seating area

corrosion is starting around the inner and outer sills and chassis areas

front pads are low

high level brake light inop

o/s/front tyre is cracking in the tread area

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Apr 2009 104,270 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 104,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn outside edge + slight cut

rear exhaust rubbers poor condition

screen scratched

Pass 31 Mar 2008 97,702 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,337 miles

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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T138 AHG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T138 AHG, 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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T138 AHG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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