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T293 TRE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,931 mi
Last recorded56,931 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 TRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

Offside Front Chassis outrigger area corroded & holed not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill & back end of sill inside wheel arch areas, nearside & offside (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Fronts & rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 56,931 miles

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Chassis outrigger area corroded & holed not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill & back end of sill inside wheel arch areas, nearside & offside (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Fronts & rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,938 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 53,930 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,455 miles

corrosion inner sills underneath at rear, both sides

exhaust rear rubbers perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,448 miles

nearside rear tyre

offside sun visor

rear inner sills

rear number plate

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,220 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,345 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jan 2012 44,345 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,704 miles

cracks in o/s rear tyre treads

dampness on steering rack pinion housing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,825 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,449 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 37,449 miles

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,768 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,446 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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T293 TRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T293 TRE, 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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T293 TRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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