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T162 DRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,063 mi
Last recorded101,063 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 DRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,063 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember corroding (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 101,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Rear Spare wheel insecure boot floor badly corroded (6.4.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember corroding (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,679 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 97,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,558 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 93,558 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,475 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 89,475 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,382 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,798 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 76,488 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 76,488 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,135 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 67,960 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,632 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 63,632 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

adv both front tyres in poor condition.......

adv tracking...........

Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,660 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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T162 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc 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 T162 DRW, 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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What year was T162 DRW registered?

T162 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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