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T159 CHP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,312 mi
Last recorded99,312 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 CHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 99,312 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,651 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,531 miles

body corroded near brake servo

Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,769 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear/mishaped

Offside headlamp insecure

drivers mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2021 95,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill closure) ( corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear/mishaped

Offside headlamp insecure

drivers mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,404 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,938 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked (7.1.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

nsr tyre wearing low 165/70R13

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,934 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 66,933 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,639 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,913 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,043 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,624 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 61,772 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 80,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,302 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 57,026 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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T159 CHP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T159 CHP, 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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T159 CHP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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