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T146 ARE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 ARE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 92,796 miles

corrosion to rear chassis legs (both) sides outer skin

Fail 1 May 2013 92,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to rear chassis legs (both) sides outer skin

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,387 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 87,290 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 78,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 71,168 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 71,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion on both front brake hose ferrules

Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,339 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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T146 ARE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T146 ARE, 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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T146 ARE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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