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T234 RRE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,203 mi
Last recorded85,203 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 RRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,203 miles

head lamp flash not working

head lamps loose on lower mount (not affecting aim)

oil fume smell inside car

Fail 7 Feb 2014 84,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

clutch worn /ajustment

head lamp flash not working

head lamps loose on lower mount (not affecting aim)

oil fume smell inside car

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,779 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 69,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 69,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 66,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s h/lamp lens cracked

Fail 19 May 2011 66,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s h/lamp lens cracked

Pass 25 May 2010 64,127 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s headlamp cracked but pattern ok

Pass 11 May 2009 61,721 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 59,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 56,664 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 56,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 53,426 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 53,426 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

n/s front tyre wear on out side edge ......

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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T234 RRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T234 RRE, 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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T234 RRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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