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T142 KGF

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,688 mi
Last recorded94,688 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 KGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,688 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 94,560 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)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust noisey

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,995 miles

2) Steering stiff at low speed.

3) Front anti-roll bar missing

4) Rear seats have been removed, only 1 passenger seat fitted.

5) Slight play in N/S/F inner arm ball joint.

6) Decelerometer used for brake readings ( vehicle fitted with Vauxhall Calibre egine and gearbox,changing the weight of the vehicle.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 90,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

1) Exhaust Emmission not done due to engine running rough and cutting out.Vehicle heavily modified.

2) Steering stiff at low speed.

3) Front anti-roll bar missing

4) Rear seats have been removed, only 1 passenger seat fitted.

5) Slight play in N/S/F inner arm ball joint.

6) Decelerometer used for brake readings ( vehicle fitted with Vauxhall Calibre egine and gearbox,changing the weight of the vehicle.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 90,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,079 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 83,079 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,832 miles

1.n/s/rear tyre worn low

Fail 21 Aug 2006 75,821 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KGF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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