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T131 DRP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,427 mi
Last recorded112,427 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 DRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,427 miles

EML on. vehicle passed emissions but struggled.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking heavily (165/70 R13 79T)

Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,765 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly cracking/perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel hose corroded Filler hose cracked/perished. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both NS and OS. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 110,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a large hole at the top. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly cracking/perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel hose corroded Filler hose cracked/perished. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both NS and OS. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,233 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 107,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 104,485 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside rear inner sill areas slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 104,485 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside rear inner sill areas slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,712 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,723 miles

Engine management light

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades split

Fail 30 Jul 2015 98,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management light

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades split

Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,736 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 95,736 miles

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 91,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,597 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,451 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 76,451 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,996 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 68,996 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,946 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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T131 DRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T131 DRP, 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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T131 DRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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