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T148 AGB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,879 mi
Last recorded48,879 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 AGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 48,879 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,395 miles

Centre Front and rear corroded

Centre Front oil leak at engine

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 45,395 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Front and rear corroded

Centre Front oil leak at engine

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,580 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front roll bar corroded

under body corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 43,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front roll bar corroded

under body corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,588 miles

underbody corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 40,588 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front suspension has corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2012 35,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front suspension has corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,900 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear roadwheel outer rim is dented.

nearside reat ryre showing signs of cracking to inner sidewall and to tread area.

offside rear tyre is showing signs of cracking on inner sidewall.

rear no. plate is marked,

slight corrosion to various part of underbody.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front trye showing cracking to inner sidewall.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 27,195 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front trye showing cracking to inner sidewall.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,151 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 23,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,152 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jul 2008 18,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 13,836 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 13,836 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,780 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 10,780 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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T148 AGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T148 AGB, 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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T148 AGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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