MOT History from tests of petrol OPEL CORSAs year 1999

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Pass percent:50.55%

(The average a petrol OPEL CORSA year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:730 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	86
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	27
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	86
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	27
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol OPEL CORSAs year 1999

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