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T275 MGY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,986 mi
Last recorded120,986 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 MGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

coolant leak from water pump hose

engine has bad oil leak.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 120,752 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine has bad oil leak.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

chassis various corrosion

exhaust rear bushes perished

Fail 9 Apr 2015 114,388 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

chassis various corrosion

exhaust rear bushes perished

Pass 12 Apr 2014 107,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear spring hanger areas slightly corroded

front chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre low on edges

slight water leak (radiator)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 107,334 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear spring hanger areas slightly corroded

front chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre low on edges

slight water leak (radiator)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,317 miles

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

large split in rear wiper rubber

Fail 11 Apr 2013 102,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

large split in rear wiper rubber

Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,427 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 80,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,960 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,582 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,571 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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T275 MGY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T275 MGY, 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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T275 MGY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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