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T296 JBD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,995 mi
Last recorded94,995 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 JBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,995 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R Chassis corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R Sills corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R Top spring mounts corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 94,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

N/S/R and O/S/R Chassis corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R Sills corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R Top spring mounts corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,201 miles

Emmisions CO% just within upper limit

Wheel rims slightly distorted

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,045 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,490 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 95,490 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 89,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,504 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 81,322 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 81,322 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 75,346 miles

1/ SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING RACK 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS

Fail 15 Jan 2008 75,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1/ SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING RACK 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS

Pass 16 Jan 2007 65,691 miles

1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING 3/ SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 17 Jan 2006 55,036 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 55,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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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T296 JBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T296 JBD, 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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T296 JBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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