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T116 RVO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,704 mi
Last recorded102,704 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 RVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 102,704 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

all repaired panels covered in filler and tar

Fail 12 Jul 2022 102,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all repaired panels covered in filler and tar

Pass 26 Jul 2021 95,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sill welded but filled over the top & undersill applied

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 95,644 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,512 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 88,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper arms worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 81,566 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring saddles and chassis legs both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 81,566 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring saddles and chassis legs both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,774 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear cracked but not exposing white light in tail light fog light and indicator

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,624 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,833 miles

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)

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

n/s stop lamp dim

Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,402 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 39,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,207 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 33,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,874 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,308 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,324 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 26,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,446 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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T116 RVO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T116 RVO, 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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T116 RVO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 1999.

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