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T289 BRP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,173 mi
Last recorded94,173 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 BRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,173 miles

Rear Exhaust hanging bracket broken from chassis

Fail 3 Apr 2017 94,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust hanging bracket broken from chassis

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,567 miles

Exhaust rear hanger bracket broken off chassis

Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,567 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both wiper blades starting to split

Rear exhaust rubbers perished

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,066 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken and others deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket broken away from chassis but still secure

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,066 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN AWAY FROM CHASSIS BUT STILL SECURE

Rear exhaust rubber mountings split

Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN AWAY FROM CHASSIS BUT STILL SECURE

Rear exhaust rubber mountings split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,474 miles

EXHAUST REAR HANGING BRACKET BROKEN AWAY FROM CHASSIS BUT STILL SECURE

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,534 miles

rear brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules

Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,526 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

exhaust rubber mounts perished / cracking

handbrake cables aged

noise from engine requires attention

rear brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules

seepage of grease from n/s outer cv gaitor

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,850 miles

clutch requires attention

hand brake cable slight fraying on n/s cable

o/s/r tyre worn below 1.6 mm on inner edge [ has stepdown tread ]

o/s/r wheel bearing has rotational noise and slight play

rear brake hoses show slight corrosion on ferulles

rear exhaust rubber mounts cracking and worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 76,845 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch requires attention

hand brake cable slight fraying on n/s cable

o/s/r tyre worn below 1.6 mm on inner edge [ has stepdown tread ]

o/s/r wheel bearing has rotational noise and slight play

rear brake hoses show slight corrosion on ferulles

rear exhaust rubber mounts cracking and worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear brake hoses have slightly corroded ferulles

Fail 10 Mar 2010 74,689 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear brake hoses have slightly corroded ferulles

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,629 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2009 71,624 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,059 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 65,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,075 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,506 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 54,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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T289 BRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T289 BRP, 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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T289 BRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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