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T281 NGW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 NGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

No oil in engine toped up 2 1/2 ltrs oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door check rusted away

Offside Front door pin worn

Offside sun visor worn

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 92,998 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,661 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,401 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 77,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 7 Dec 2012 76,037 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn

N/S Headlamp aim not checked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,228 miles

Battery insecure

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Hole in O/S "A" post - door check strap has ripped out of the bodywork

Fail 1 Nov 2011 74,228 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Front tyre wear uneven

N/S/F Tyre cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre cracked

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Hole in O/S "A" post - door check strap has ripped out of the bodywork

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,767 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,672 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,773 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,701 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,400 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 58,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 58,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre wear uneven and outer wall parished

Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,250 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,134 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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T281 NGW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T281 NGW, 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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T281 NGW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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