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T164 MEY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,384 mi
Last recorded86,384 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT164 MEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 86,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,276 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 83,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 77,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 77,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 75,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 73,022 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 73,022 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 70,792 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,910 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 68,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 66,884 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 64,588 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 64,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 61,874 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 61,874 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP UNITS SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 22 May 2010 60,194 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 58,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,075 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 51,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 49,337 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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T164 MEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T164 MEY, 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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T164 MEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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