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T286 JMJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,632 mi
Last recorded105,632 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 JMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,632 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,031 miles

under side of car has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2018 99,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under side of car has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 94,670 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 94,669 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,985 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,535 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 109,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,802 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 84,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,942 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 80,601 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,819 miles

BOTH RAER INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 8 Sep 2011 77,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

BOTH RAER INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,686 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 64,686 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,195 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,836 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 50,836 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 46,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,389 miles

1. both front outer cv boot clips loose

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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T286 JMJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T286 JMJ, 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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T286 JMJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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