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T161 TFW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,411 mi
Last recorded107,411 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 TFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 107,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

hand brake cables part sized on quadrents

Fail 18 Jan 2012 107,390 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

hand brake cables part sized on quadrents

Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,374 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,382 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 95,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,598 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 81,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres starting to crack up

Fail 27 Jun 2008 77,660 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres starting to crack up

Fail 25 Jun 2007 66,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,153 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 55,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 TFW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T161 TFW, 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 TFW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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