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T169 VGB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,334 mi
Last recorded99,334 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 VGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,863 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,967 miles

engine light illuminated

front anti roll bar slight movement in clamps

front discs heavily corroded

nearside door mirror missing

underside front chassis heavily pitted with rust

Fail 2 Mar 2012 85,967 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine light illuminated

front anti roll bar slight movement in clamps

front discs heavily corroded

nearside door mirror missing

underside front chassis heavily pitted with rust

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,292 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 80,290 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s dorr mirror lens cracked heavily

rear number plate beggining to deteriorate

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,233 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 68,188 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,188 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,329 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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T169 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T169 VGB, 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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T169 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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