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T178 MKG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

46,170 mi
Last recorded46,170 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 MKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,170 miles

both front brake discs rusty

corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2015 46,170 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs rusty

corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,655 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

o/s/r valance behind bumper corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 45,655 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

o/s/r valance behind bumper corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,165 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakediscs in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,880 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,834 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 41,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,988 miles

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

both front cv gaiters leaking grease

Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

both front cv gaiters leaking grease

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,313 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,313 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 31,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,941 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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T178 MKG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc diesel 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 T178 MKG, 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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T178 MKG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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