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T162 HRP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,996 mi
Last recorded80,996 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 HRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,996 miles

Exhaust clamp on back box loose, also clamp missing from middle section - Still secure - Requires attention ASAP

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No oil level showing on dipstick, had to top up with 2 litres of engine oil to get to max level (car only holds 3 Litres)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheels have been swopped for retest - 145/80/13 75t on fronts, 185/70/14 88t on rears. All have legal tread.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 80,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust clamp on back box loose, also clamp missing from middle section - Still secure - Requires attention ASAP

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No oil level showing on dipstick, had to top up with 2 litres of engine oil to get to max level (car only holds 3 Litres)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,856 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,854 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,339 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,332 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)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,034 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 72,007 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,430 miles

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

middle exhaust section got one of rubber mountings missing but still secure

Fail 29 Sep 2009 70,430 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

middle exhaust section got one of rubber mountings missing but still secure

Pass 9 Aug 2008 67,848 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 67,848 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,995 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 57,783 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 HRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HRP, 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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T162 HRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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