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T197 CPR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

90,458 mi
Last recorded90,458 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 CPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,458 miles

Corrosion by front and rear suspension mounts

Near side front tyre worn to tread limit

Near side mirror smashed

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 90,458 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing and sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion by front and rear suspension mounts

Near side front tyre worn to tread limit

Near side mirror smashed

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,327 miles

Offside outer CV gaitor deteriorating

Oil leak

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2015 88,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside outer CV gaitor deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,635 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on inner sills at rear and by rear spring moints

Front outriggers corroded through, outside prescribed area

Front tyres worn close to tread limit

near side mirror smashed

Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on inner sills at rear and by rear spring moints

Front outriggers corroded through, outside prescribed area

Front tyres worn close to tread limit

near side mirror smashed

Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,131 miles

Corrosion on inner sills by rear suspension mounts

Front brake pads getting low

Near side mirror cracked

Slight exhaust blow from joint to rear silencer

Fail 14 Feb 2012 77,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Front brake pads worn low

Near side mirror smashed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joints

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Front brake pads worn low

Near side mirror smashed

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joints

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,885 miles

Corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Near side mirror smashed

Rattle from exhaust

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe joint

Fail 1 Mar 2011 75,885 miles

Corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Near side mirror smashed

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

Rattle from exhaust

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe joint

Fail 19 Feb 2010 73,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,733 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dead lock cam broken

play in both wiper arms

Fail 20 Feb 2009 67,711 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dead lock cam broken

play in both wiper arms

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,460 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 63,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 59,385 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,276 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 52,276 miles

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

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 CPR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 CPR, 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 CPR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T197 CPR shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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