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T293 VGA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,005 mi
Last recorded108,005 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 VGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,005 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 108,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust mount s split

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,212 miles

advise play in both front wiper arms

advise rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2013 103,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

advise play in both front wiper arms

advise rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,015 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 88,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,518 miles

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

Oil leak

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

advise rear wiper blade poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2009 83,518 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

advise rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,634 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear spring top mounts starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,443 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres sidewalls weakening

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 64,443 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres sidewalls weakening

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,694 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 53,694 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres sidewall cracking due to age, no cords showing

oil leak

oil pressure warning light on

rear wiper has no rubber blade

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 VGA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T293 VGA, 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 VGA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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