MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracked and perished and close to exposing the cord
front brake pads not seen to be tested
inner and outer sills and chassi rails around rear springs corroded
minor leak of exhaust gases from joint
n/s/f headlamp glass cracked beam image ok
n/s/f mirror missing bracket still there but has no sharp edges caused by damage or corrosion
n/s/r outer sill corroded
o/s/f outersill been rapaired and covered with filler test as presented
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracked and perished and close to exposing the cord
front brake pads not seen to be tested
inner and outer sills and chassi rails around rear springs corroded
minor leak of exhaust gases from joint
n/s/f headlamp glass cracked beam image ok
n/s/f mirror missing bracket still there but has no sharp edges caused by damage or corrosion
n/s/r outer sill corroded
o/s/f outersill been rapaired and covered with filler test as presented
oil leak
Large tax disc holder in swept area obstructing view
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding slightly when road wheel spun by hand
Non obligatory (nearside door) mirror damaged/missing but no sharp items exposed at time of test
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside lower headlamp partly insecure but not affecting beam image after adjustment made
Unable to get unobstructed view of front brakes - advise full brake inspection with wheels removed
Various points of corrosion to outer door skins
Large tax disc holder in swept area obstructing view
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding slightly when road wheel spun by hand
Non obligatory (nearside door) mirror damaged/missing but no sharp items exposed at time of test
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside lower headlamp partly insecure but not affecting beam image after adjustment made
Unable to get unobstructed view of front brakes - advise full brake inspection with wheels removed
Various points of corrosion to outer door skins
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
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T289 JMJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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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T289 JMJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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