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T194 BCW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,503 mi
Last recorded111,503 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT194 BCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 111,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,384 miles

corrosion present on battery carrier

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipes and ferrules

corrosion present on front cross member

corrosion present on front discs and pads wearing thin

corrosion present on handbrake cables

corrosion present on inner sills

corrosion present on rear suspension components

offside and nearside front door check straps wearing

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion present on battery carrier

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipes and ferrules

corrosion present on front cross member

corrosion present on front discs and pads wearing thin

corrosion present on handbrake cables

corrosion present on inner sills

corrosion present on rear suspension components

offside and nearside front door check straps wearing

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 76,788 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 76,759 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,524 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 61,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,566 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 47,566 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,768 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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T194 BCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T194 BCW, 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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T194 BCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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