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T298 EAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,828 mi
Last recorded69,828 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 EAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,828 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2013 69,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear of inner door sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked within tyre tread

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,867 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 61,867 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread pattern

Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,358 miles

OSR tyre badly perished/cracked in treaded area![appears close to coming to pieces] BORDERLINE PASS.

under-body generally coroded in various places front and rear!

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,356 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

OSR tyre badly perished/cracked in treaded area![appears close to coming to pieces] BORDERLINE PASS.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under-body generally coroded in various places front and rear!

Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,035 miles

radiator leaking in o/s/ corner

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,629 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

signs of general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,839 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 54,809 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,755 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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T298 EAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T298 EAG, 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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T298 EAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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