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T143 BCC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,742 mi
Last recorded116,742 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 BCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 116,742 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

145x13 tyres to rear axle 155/70/13 to front axle

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f and o/s/f cv gaiters seeping grease

slight corrosion to rear spring mounting areas

slight crack in n/s "B" pillar

steering loose within rack and vehicle drifts to n/s

Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/s door mirror missing

N/s outer sill corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small crack on n/s "B" pillar

Steering loose and drifts to the n/s

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/ and o/s cv boots loose on shafts and seeping grease

Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,902 miles

145x13 tyres fitted to rear axle - 155/70/13 tyres fitted to front axle

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

hazard warning switch stiff to operation

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f and o/s/f cv gaiters seeping grease onto drive shafts

slight crack on ns "B" pillar, not within prescribed area.

slight play within steering rack track rods

Fail 29 Aug 2012 113,902 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

145x13 tyres fitted to rear axle - 155/70/13 tyres fitted to front axle

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hazard warning switch stiff to operation

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f and o/s/f cv gaiters seeping grease onto drive shafts

slight crack on ns "B" pillar, not within prescribed area.

slight play within steering rack track rods

Pass 5 Aug 2011 112,469 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 112,466 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 104,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 104,388 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 94,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,101 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 64,069 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 64,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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T143 BCC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T143 BCC, 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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T143 BCC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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