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T289 LYD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,670 mi
Last recorded25,670 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 25,670 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion to and around anti roll bar and lower suspension arms. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Advise replacement as noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 24,596 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to and around anti roll bar and lower suspension arms. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy can be heard while driving. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion at rear quarter (inner). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion at rear quarter (inner). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear general corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 24,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Suspect warped brake disc. Can be felt when braking. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to and around anti roll bar and lower suspension arms. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy can be heard while driving. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion at rear quarter (inner). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion at rear quarter (inner). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear general corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,071 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear subframes corroding and lower cills at rear quarters. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 24,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion front and rear subframes corroding and lower cills at rear quarters. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,006 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,151 miles

Cracking to rear tyres

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,031 miles

general underbody corrosion

rear doors cannot be opened from the inside

Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,474 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

signs of corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,077 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 17,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clips loose on drive shaft boots.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,038 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on exhaust.

cuts to outer wall of offside front tyre.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 7,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,083 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 LYD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYD, 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 LYD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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