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T158 VGB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,277 mi
Last recorded71,277 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 VGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 71,277 miles

both wipers could clean better

n/s/f dor mirror secured by tape

Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,242 miles

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

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

both wipers could clean better

n/s/f dor mirror secured by tape

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,707 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers perrished

Fail 22 Aug 2012 62,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust corroded

nearside door mirror damaged but secure

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,576 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

nearside door mirror damaged but secure

Fail 20 Aug 2011 58,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

nearside front strut top mount/bearing stiff

offside door strap broken

Pass 20 Aug 2011 58,493 miles

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front strut top mount/bearing stiff

offside door strap broken

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s door strap broken

Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,663 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s door strap broken

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,935 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Rear and front number plates deteriorated

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 11 Aug 2009 44,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Rear and front number plates deteriorated

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust rubber mountings are perished/deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,076 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,363 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Mar 2006 31,221 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,221 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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T158 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T158 VGB, 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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T158 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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