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T153 XAT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,463 mi
Last recorded101,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 XAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 101,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,984 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,663 miles

slight leak from o/s/f cv gaiter

Fail 15 Dec 2017 91,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

slight leak from o/s/f cv gaiter

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,386 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 91,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,621 miles

front brake disc inner faces worn with only 50% pad contact

rear top spring mounts have advanced corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,674 miles

rear spring top mountings have advanced corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2015 80,674 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear spring top mountings have advanced corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tested wet

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,524 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,547 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 63,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 53,989 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 13 May 2009 53,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,594 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 46,004 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 42,898 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 XAT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T153 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

T153 XAT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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