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T147 NCH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,713 mi
Last recorded109,713 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 NCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,713 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 109,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 104,289 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,156 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2011 101,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 98,570 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 98,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,564 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 91,564 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,424 miles

o/s & n/s front upper shock mounts worn???

Fail 16 Jun 2008 82,423 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front outer cv boots insecure???

o/s & n/s front upper shock mounts worn???

Pass 23 Jun 2007 70,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2007 70,310 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,298 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 60,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 47,605 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2005 47,605 miles

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

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

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

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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T147 NCH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T147 NCH, 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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T147 NCH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 August 1999.

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