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T212 VGB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,348 mi
Last recorded103,348 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 VGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 103,348 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 103,319 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)

clutch pedal is high

corrosion to brake hose ferruls at front

drivers seat base non adjustable

n/s/r tyre walls are cracking

o/s/r tyre walls are cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 95,924 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 95,924 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 88,509 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 88,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 81,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 71,141 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 71,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.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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T212 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T212 VGB, 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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What year was T212 VGB registered?

T212 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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