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T172 HRP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,821 mi
Last recorded108,821 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 HRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,821 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 108,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,991 miles

NSF has a cablr tie fitment to attach cv gaitor which is not a very secure attatchment. (should be metal type fixing)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 102,990 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 100,620 miles

b/s/rear tyre low on presher

Fail 23 Apr 2008 100,611 miles

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

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

b/s/rear tyre low on presher

Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,454 miles

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

bad oil leek on enging

long travel on hand brake

rear tyres 165/80/13 front tyres 165/70/13

slight play in steering rack o/s/front

slight play in track rod end o/s/front

unable to check metal ends fully on front brake hoses due to shrouds fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,966 miles

165/80/13 fitted to rear †165/70/13 fitted to front

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

unable to check n/s and o/s front flexi brake hose metal ends due to rubber shrouds fitted

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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T172 HRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T172 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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T172 HRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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