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T227 RNU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,406 mi
Last recorded78,406 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 RNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,406 miles

both rear chassis very rusty + front

both rear facing panels rusty

front + rear bumper damaged

rear no plate marked

Fail 27 Apr 2013 78,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

front + rear bumper damaged

rear no plate marked

both rear chassis very rusty + front

both rear facing panels rusty

Pass 3 May 2012 73,861 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body damage on n/s

bonnet rusty

both rear chassis legs very rusty

coth front coil springs rusty

rear number plate poor

underside very rusty

Fail 2 May 2012 73,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body damage on n/s

bonnet rusty

both rear chassis legs very rusty

coth front coil springs rusty

rear number plate poor

underside very rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front and rear suspension in very rusty condition

both rear brake valves rusty

front and rear chassis in very rusty condition

offside and nearside rear coil spring mount in very rusty condition

offside and nearside rear under body panels rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,975 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,432 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,405 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)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Mar 2009 53,072 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,077 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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T227 RNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T227 RNU, 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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T227 RNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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