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T197 THR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,784 mi
Last recorded103,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 THR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,784 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 103,739 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 98,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 98,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 94,471 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 94,471 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light illuminated

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,513 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 91,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 90,172 miles

o/s door mirror loose

Fail 30 Oct 2009 90,172 miles

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

o/s door mirror loose

Fail 28 Oct 2008 85,269 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,969 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2007 79,962 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,928 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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T197 THR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc 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 T197 THR, 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 THR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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