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T295 DFT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,496 mi
Last recorded117,496 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT295 DFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2017 117,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section at join (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi hose snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member behind front bumper (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot is split, has been glued before but come apart (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front end and travelling up towards the middle of the wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch on the side "In view and chalked" (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure "Chalked" (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at the top end of the curve, badly corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front end and travelling up towards the middle of the wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside rears (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive other parts on the outer sill starting to corrode (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front chassis legs, where the control arms secure. (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

front cross-member showing other signs of corrosion

nearside outer sill has signs of corrosion

offside front floor next to jacking point badly corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,830 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in door way (5.2.6)

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

offside front floor area corroded next to jacking point

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 114,792 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in door way (5.2.6)

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

offside front floor area corroded next to jacking point

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front under floor starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills at jacking points (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 111,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,607 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 108,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 106,571 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper blades split

gearbox support corroded and damaged

nearside front brake pipe corroded (off flexy)

offside front brake pipe corroded (off flexy)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jul 2013 106,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper blades split

gearbox support corroded and damaged

nearside front brake pipe corroded (off flexy)

offside front brake pipe corroded (off flexy)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,518 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R wheel bearings slightly rough

O/S/R coilspring piece missing but seated correct

Pass 16 Jul 2011 95,779 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 95,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 90,229 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 90,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,051 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,424 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,753 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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T295 DFT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T295 DFT, 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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T295 DFT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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