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T282 MGY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 MGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 75,859 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

offside rear upper coil spring mounting area corroded

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2015 72,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

offside rear upper coil spring mounting area corroded

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,131 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release insecure

exhaust becoming corroded

minor exhaust leak at joint to center section

slight wear to front brake discs

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,130 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release insecure

exhaust becoming corroded

ignition will not switch off

minor exhaust leak at joint to center section

slight wear to front brake discs

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,248 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 64,248 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer fouls body

main beam 'flasher' inoprative

n/s & o/s rear flexi brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules

power steering slightly firm to the right

Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,355 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 56,355 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,297 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front wiper torn

off side front wiper torn

Fail 12 Jul 2010 55,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front wiper torn

off side front wiper torn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,976 miles

both rear brake hoses corroded

grease around o/s/f hub

inner sills corroded

rear exhaust baffles loose

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear brake hoses corroded

grease around o/s/f hub

inner sills corroded

rear exhaust baffles loose

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,997 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,730 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 32,658 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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T282 MGY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T282 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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T282 MGY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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