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T289 UCD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,024 mi
Last recorded113,024 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 UCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,024 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 106,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter slightly leaking advise from clip

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly weak

Offside Front shock absorber slightly weak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,204 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 97,595 miles

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

handbrake cables corroded

inner sills and rear chassis corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,595 miles

handbrake cables corroded

inner sills and rear chassis corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise blow on centre exhaust joint

advise n/s and o/s rear spring cup areas rusty

advise o/s/r tyre perished and tread getting low

advise oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 91,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise blow on centre exhaust joint

advise n/s and o/s rear spring cup areas rusty

advise o/s/r tyre perished and tread getting low

advise oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside & offside rear sill slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

ofside front head lamp has very slight movement

Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,467 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Aug 2011 77,467 miles

Oil leak

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,098 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 61,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,872 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,533 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 54,532 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,638 miles

front brake imbalance and fluctuation on max limit

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 UCD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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