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T165 LRL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,312 mi
Last recorded55,312 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 LRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,312 miles

rear chassis corroding,exhaust deteriorating,osr tyre splitting in tread area

Fail 2 Sep 2015 55,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear chassis corroding,exhaust deteriorating,osr tyre splitting in tread area

Pass 28 Jun 2014 52,606 miles

steering out of line, vehicle chassis and suspension corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 52,606 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering out of line, vehicle chassis and suspension corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,003 miles

front and rear wheels different size and design,parking brake efforts just met limits

minor exhaust leak, front c.v boots have been leaking in past (area all greasy), rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

minor exhaust leak, front c.v boots have been leaking in past (area all greasy), rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,087 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 46,079 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre side wall slightly cracked but not deep enough to show cord.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,084 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 44,084 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,673 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 42,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 42,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 42,200 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 40,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 38,029 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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T165 LRL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T165 LRL, 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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T165 LRL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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