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T160 VGA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,713 mi
Last recorded104,713 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 VGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 104,713 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 104,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 97,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rusty chassis

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,276 miles

rusty chassis

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

froant suspension arm and antirool bar corroded

front suspension slighty soft and bouncy

Fail 24 Aug 2013 91,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

froant suspension arm and antirool bar corroded

front suspension slighty soft and bouncy

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,036 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre tread perished

Fail 28 Jun 2010 77,664 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,598 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 68,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,772 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 57,772 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,059 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 46,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,822 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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T160 VGA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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