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T198 KRJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,229 mi
Last recorded66,229 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 KRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion brakes inc metal brake pipes,flexible hose unions,valves etc

engine management light on

n/s/f door mirror broken

rear tyres cracking poor

suspension bush play,start play o/s/f bottom ball joint,heavy corrosion coil springs,start play rack & pinion

Fail 8 Mar 2012 66,201 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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion brakes inc metal brake pipes,flexible hose unions,valves etc

engine management light on & fuel light on.

handbrake poor/low effort

n/s/f door mirror broken

suspension bush play,start play o/s/f bottom ball joint,heavy corrosion coil springs,start play rack & pinion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,285 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

near side mirror cracked

near side rear and off side rear chassie legs corroded

near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroded

off side front tyre worn on edges

rear registration plate slighty deterated

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

slight play at steering colume top mount

Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

near side mirror cracked

near side rear and off side rear chassie legs corroded

near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroded

off side front tyre worn on edges

rear registration plate slighty deterated

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

slight play at steering colume top mount

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,078 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion inc n/s/r brake valve.

start play rear wheel bearings

suspension bush play,o/s/r shocker damp,coil spring corrosion.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 56,041 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion inc n/s/r brake valve.

start play rear wheel bearings

suspension bush play,o/s/r shocker damp,coil spring corrosion.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,294 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs wear

near side rear brake union corrosion

rear number plate damage

rear wheel bearings slight play

steering coloumn slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,415 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust poor at weld.

handbrake cable poor suggest replace,rear brake valve corrosion.

n/s/f inside edge of alloy wheel dent

n/s/f tyre edge worn

slight play rear wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,591 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,581 miles

oil by o/s/f inner drive gaiter/box

pads getting down

rear number plate poor

start play rear bearings (n/s/r)

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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T198 KRJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T198 KRJ, 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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T198 KRJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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