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T195 DRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,201 mi
Last recorded115,201 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT195 DRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 115,201 miles

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

engine managment light on

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2013 115,201 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

engine managment light on

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2013 114,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,770 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 110,770 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,429 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 104,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,920 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,920 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,858 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 87,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,900 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 74,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 74,545 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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T195 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T195 DRW, 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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T195 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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