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T189 MLH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,938 mi
Last recorded107,938 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 MLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play & has slight noise (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear handbrake low

Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,977 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by jacking pont (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 94,753 miles

Body corrosion o/s centre, underside.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil filter leaking.

Fail 20 May 2015 94,753 miles

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

Body corrosion o/s centre, underside.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil filter leaking.

Pass 30 May 2014 84,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,009 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,009 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,181 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,786 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 54,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2007 53,526 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 52,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,025 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 MLH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T189 MLH, 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 MLH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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