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T294 DRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,513 mi
Last recorded129,513 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 DRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 129,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 129,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 128,478 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2019 126,419 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 124,621 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 124,619 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 122,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 120,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 117,560 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear wheel bearing bearing slightly noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2014 114,892 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 111,289 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 111,289 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 105,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 98,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 88,690 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 88,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 78,594 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 78,594 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 71,421 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 71,421 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 64,231 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,841 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 56,841 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T294 DRW, 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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What year was T294 DRW registered?

T294 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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