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T142 DRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,335 mi
Last recorded101,335 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 DRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

wiper arms are worn

Fail 19 Aug 2011 101,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

wiper arms are worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,223 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust on nearside and offside rear inner sills and rear chassis rails around coil spring mounts.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 95,217 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface rust on nearside and offside rear inner sills and rear chassis rails around coil spring mounts.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,496 miles

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2008 80,005 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Fail 15 Aug 2008 80,003 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front and offside front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Pass 21 Aug 2007 72,341 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 72,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 55,823 miles

Rear number plate fading

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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T142 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T142 DRW, 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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T142 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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