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T289 JMJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,149 mi
Last recorded110,149 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 JMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,149 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 110,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 102,570 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 102,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,430 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 95,427 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)

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 85,246 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 85,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 101,597 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 101,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 84,110 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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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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