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T309 MGY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,114 mi
Last recorded83,114 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT309 MGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,114 miles

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion on boot floor

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,270 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight blow on a exhaust joint

Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,430 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 68,424 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,056 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 60,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,073 miles

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

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

signs of leaking from offside front cv boot

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,629 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,270 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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T309 MGY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T309 MGY, 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 T309 MGY registered?

T309 MGY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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