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T189 MGW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,433 mi
Last recorded105,433 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 MGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,433 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

general underbody corrision

o/s/f chassis corroded just outside prescribed area

Fail 18 Feb 2014 105,433 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

general underbody corrision

o/s/f chassis corroded just outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2013 101,866 miles

diagnostic lamp on.

o/s front chassis & jacking point badly corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 101,866 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

diagnostic lamp on.

o/s front chassis & jacking point badly corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,519 miles

diagnostic lamp on

Fail 23 Jan 2012 98,519 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

diagnostic lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,929 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 94,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 89,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2010 89,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2009 78,970 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 78,970 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 53,686 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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T189 MGW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T189 MGW, 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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T189 MGW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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