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T187 FBW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,448 mi
Last recorded86,448 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 FBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 2 Aug 2017 85,809 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor by seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,269 miles

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sill (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f topshock mounting has play

Fail 10 Sep 2016 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sill (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f topshock mounting has play

Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,556 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,778 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,609 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 70,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 66,841 miles

front discs corroded and worn

handbrake cable fraying

Pass 12 Feb 2011 62,699 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 58,904 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,163 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 55,163 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

bulkhead area near brake servo corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 47,472 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 43,019 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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T187 FBW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T187 FBW, 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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T187 FBW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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