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T311 UCN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,701 mi
Last recorded83,701 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT311 UCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,701 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 81,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 75,526 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 75,526 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,826 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,799 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not down to cords

Pass 27 Jul 2005 49,377 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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T311 UCN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T311 UCN, 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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T311 UCN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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