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T197 BVN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,648 mi
Last recorded72,648 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 BVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,648 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 72,648 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank corroded and looks damp

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank corroded

n/s/f wiper blade split

strong smell of fuel under the vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2013 67,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank corroded

n/s/f wiper blade split

strong smell of fuel under the vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,683 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel tank corroded

fuel tank looks like it has a minor leak of fuel

Fail 15 Sep 2012 62,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel tank corroded

fuel tank looks like it has a minor leak of fuel

Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,947 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres worn outer edge slightly

oil filler cap missing

strongly advise both rear tyres badly distorted

Fail 2 Oct 2010 53,323 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres worn outer edge slightly

oil filler cap missing

strongly advise both rear tyres badly distorted

Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,321 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 37,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre has a scrubbed inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,606 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 26,606 miles

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

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

Offside 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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T197 BVN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T197 BVN, 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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T197 BVN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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