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T149 LCR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,761 mi
Last recorded94,761 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 LCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,761 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 92,776 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

hand brake travel ON MOT LIMITS

Fail 31 Aug 2013 88,671 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,436 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 81,728 miles

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 79,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,520 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 76,520 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 61,582 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 61,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,341 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. †n/s/f tyre on tread depth limit . †o/s/r tyre deteriorated(cracking at edge of tread, around entire circumference;also similar on sidewall).

Fail 27 Jul 2006 55,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. †n/s/f tyre on the limit. †o/s/r tyre deteriorated(cracking at edge of tread around entire circumference,also similar †on sidewall).

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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T149 LCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T149 LCR, 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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T149 LCR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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