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T290 PAB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,892 mi
Last recorded52,892 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 PAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,892 miles

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central and back box joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S door check strap broken causing hole in bodywork but not within any structural area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 52,890 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central and back box joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S door check strap broken causing hole in bodywork but not within any structural area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 47,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,833 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 46,833 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,612 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 46,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 46,001 miles

both front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight exhaust leak at joints

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,940 miles

front tyre cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,333 miles

both front outer cv boots slight leak but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,114 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,160 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,764 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,367 miles

off side front tyre worn on edges

slight leak at exhaust front joint

slight leaks from both front outer c.v.boots

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,389 miles

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2008 29,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,975 miles

both outer cv boots slight leak

exhaust leak exhaust mid section joint

front brake flexis corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2007 27,975 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both outer cv boots slight leak

exhaust leak exhaust mid section joint

front brake flexis corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,522 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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T290 PAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T290 PAB, 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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T290 PAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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