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T124 DBM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,444 mi
Last recorded111,444 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT124 DBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 111,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,385 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 110,384 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 109,628 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,910 miles

offside headlight reflector deteriorating

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,363 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 108,363 miles

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)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 107,133 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 106,498 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 104,507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 103,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,218 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 91,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,926 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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T124 DBM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T124 DBM, 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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T124 DBM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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