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T178 UFS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,698 mi
Last recorded52,698 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 UFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 52,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet catch is broken but still can be opened

exhaust is corroded

front bumper is damaged

nearside front wheel trim is missing

offside front tyre is cracking 155/80/13 79T 4101

rear bumper is damaged

rear registartion plate is starting to get dirty

Fail 10 Aug 2012 52,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is corroded

front bumper is damaged

nearside front wheel trim is missing

offside front tyre is cracking 155/80/13 79T 4101

rear bumper is damaged

rear registartion plate is starting to get dirty

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,888 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper ?

Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper ?

Fail 13 Aug 2010 48,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,912 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,894 miles

bonnet lever broken

n/s door mirror damaged

rear bumper panel insecure

rear wiper spit

Fail 12 Aug 2009 45,894 miles

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

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

bonnet lever broken

n/s door mirror damaged

rear bumper panel insecure

rear wiper spit

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,066 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2008 44,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,676 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 36,514 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,514 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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T178 UFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UFS, 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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What year was T178 UFS registered?

T178 UFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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