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T135 ARC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,942 mi
Last recorded24,942 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 ARC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 24,942 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front getting bad (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres very old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroding

exhaust corroding

vehicle corroding underside plus suspension parts

Fail 15 Oct 2025 24,939 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front getting bad (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres very old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroding

exhaust corroding

vehicle corroding underside plus suspension parts

Pass 24 Oct 2024 24,356 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both front (5.2.3 (m))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 24,354 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both front (5.2.3 (m))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 23,238 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 23,061 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 22,989 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 22,792 miles

All suspension parts corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 22,672 miles

All suspension parts corroding

Both rear inner sill sections corroding underside

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 22,508 miles

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

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

all suspenasion front amnd rear corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

hand brake cables corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,386 miles

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

both rear inner sills and rear chassies corroding

front suspension corroding

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,744 miles

all front suspension corroding

exhaust corroding front

front pads look low

Pass 3 Nov 2014 20,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,922 miles

o/s c.v boot insecure on shaft

slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 27 Oct 2011 18,357 miles

slight blow exhaust joints

Fail 26 Oct 2011 18,352 miles

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

slight blow exhaust joints

Pass 4 Nov 2010 17,005 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 17,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,322 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 14,307 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,894 miles

slight blow at exhaust joints

Pass 2 Nov 2006 11,946 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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T135 ARC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T135 ARC, 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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T135 ARC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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