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T292 SRR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,375 mi
Last recorded80,375 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT292 SRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 80,375 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

unable to inspect front pads limited vision

Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember and rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear handbrake cable fraying

oil leak noted

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Oct 2017 76,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high headlight loose at mounts (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember and rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear handbrake cable fraying

oil leak noted

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,604 miles

rear exhaust box leaking

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,500 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 67,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear number plate faded

Fail 11 Oct 2014 63,794 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration lamp dim at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2014 63,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration lamp dim at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,388 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 51,719 miles

Battery innsecure

Both nearside tyres cracking in treads

Coolant level low

Engine oil leak

Exhaust downpipe heatshield rattling

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front inner brake pads appear low, would need wheels off to confirm

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 27 May 2010 51,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Battery innsecure

Both nearside tyres cracking in treads

Coolant level low

Engine oil leak

Exhaust downpipe heatshield rattling

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front inner brake pads appear low, would need wheels off to confirm

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2009 48,258 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,897 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 44,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,531 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,796 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 40,796 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

adjusters for headlamps not working

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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T292 SRR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T292 SRR, 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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T292 SRR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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