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T153 JVH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,189 mi
Last recorded97,189 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 JVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,189 miles

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

ns floor corroided but not within 30cm

Fail 11 Jun 2024 97,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

ns floor corroided but not within 30cm

Pass 14 Jun 2023 93,888 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 93,888 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 90,784 miles

tyres close to wheel arches on rear

Fail 28 Apr 2022 90,784 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

tyres close to wheel arches on rear

Pass 19 Apr 2021 88,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 81,526 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 81,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,260 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,002 miles

General corrosion to underbody, subframes, coil springs and brake pipes

Rear sills corroded

Suspension bushes perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,002 miles

General corrosion to underbody, subframes, coil springs and brake pipes

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear sills corroded

Suspension bushes perishing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,733 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,458 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 54,458 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres misshaped

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,233 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise detected

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,412 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,965 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 34,965 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,596 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,146 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 27,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 23,071 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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T153 JVH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T153 JVH, 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 T153 JVH registered?

T153 JVH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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