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T190 USG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,649 mi
Last recorded92,649 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT190 USG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2011 92,649 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc slightly scored

Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,553 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 90,553 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION PRESENT

OIL LIGHT FLASHING ON ENGINE WHILE HOLDING REVS NOT DONE EMISSIONS DUE TO THIS AND CAT IS NOT COMING INTO RANGE (ENGINE IS BURNING OIL ON IDLE)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 89,174 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 89,134 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s b post repaired

Pass 30 May 2008 87,017 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2008 87,017 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 87,000 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 86,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 84,869 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 84,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 81,949 miles

oil leak

slight play offside top shocky mounting

Pass 24 May 2006 66,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 66,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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T190 USG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T190 USG, 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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T190 USG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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