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T138 UKS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,364 mi
Last recorded117,364 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 UKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 117,364 miles

corrosion on front bulkheads wheel arches & chassis members

Fail 10 Jun 2009 116,849 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on bulkheads inner wings & wheel arches (front)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 103,356 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

rear no plate discolouring

Pass 21 Jun 2008 103,356 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

rear no plate discolouring

Pass 20 Jun 2007 90,284 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 89,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2006 79,542 miles

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on exhaust sections

rear brakes rubbing slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2006 79,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on exhaust sections

rear brakes rubbing slightly

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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T138 UKS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T138 UKS, 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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What year was T138 UKS registered?

T138 UKS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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