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T149 BDP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,568 mi
Last recorded72,568 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 BDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,568 miles

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2015 72,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt female clasp (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,274 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres starting to perish & crack.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,635 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 63,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 61,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,794 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,495 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 57,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,759 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 54,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,552 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 51,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,956 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,858 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 38,858 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish & crack

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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T149 BDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T149 BDP, 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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T149 BDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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