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T160 NPP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,198 mi
Last recorded37,198 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 NPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,198 miles

various suspension components corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,198 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various suspension components corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,103 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,103 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,959 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

some fluctuation offside rear brake

some play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,459 miles

some play in offside steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres very poor condition

some play in offside steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,922 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres inner sidewalls in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,922 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres inner sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,287 miles

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,576 miles

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

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

some age cracking both rear tyres inner sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,239 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,233 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,917 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 19,916 miles

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

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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T160 NPP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T160 NPP, 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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T160 NPP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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