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T161 LCK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,877 mi
Last recorded129,877 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 LCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 129,877 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear silencer hanger missing

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

Fail 27 May 2014 129,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat insecure

Offside rear brake binding

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated ( cable tie improvised )

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 124,137 miles

Coolant level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp insecure

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 118,580 miles

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

battery loose

play at both front wheels

rad fan loose

steering is light

Fail 19 May 2012 118,561 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

steering is light

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

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

battery loose

play at both front wheels

rad fan loose

Pass 4 Jun 2011 107,293 miles

EX knocking on rear axel

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 1 Jun 2011 107,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

EX knocking on rear axel

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Feb 2010 104,878 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,604 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 92,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 83,261 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 83,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 73,793 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 68,280 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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T161 LCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T161 LCK, 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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T161 LCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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