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T294 ARY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,523 mi
Last recorded84,523 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 ARY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 84,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread distorted

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 84,523 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread distorted

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nearside/offside rear sill return/s

Fail 18 Jun 2016 78,709 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nearside/offside rear sill return/s

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 68,655 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,426 miles

Engine management light on

Engine runs rough

Fuel cap broken

Grease leaking from both outer drive shaft gaitors

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil level very low

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

n/s/f indicator light dim

Fail 28 Jun 2014 62,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Engine management light on

Engine runs rough

Fuel cap broken

Grease leaking from both outer drive shaft gaitors

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil level very low

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

n/s/f indicator light dim

o/s/f tyre under pressure

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

hubcaps fitted

offside front tyre is worn on the inner eddge

Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

hubcaps fitted

offside front tyre is worn on the inner eddge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corried

Fail 12 Apr 2012 44,048 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corried

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,566 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 43,566 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside drive shaft boot leaking around shaft

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,480 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 40,480 miles

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

slight leakage from nearside driveshaft boot

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,634 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 38,634 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,129 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Mar 2007 36,129 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,053 miles

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

Handbrake cable front mount bracket starting to loosen

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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T294 ARY 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 54.5%.

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 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 T294 ARY, 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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T294 ARY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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