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T168 SCB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,135 mi
Last recorded49,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 SCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 49,130 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear brake valve corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 48,004 miles

( SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS )

Fail 5 Jun 2020 48,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

( SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS )

Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,798 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front outrigger excess corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2019 47,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front outrigger excess corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,887 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe corroded

strut tops noisey

Fail 20 Mar 2018 46,887 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe corroded

strut tops noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,342 miles

battery loose

Fail 15 Mar 2017 46,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery loose

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,675 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 45,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,245 miles

n/s rear door corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 42,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear door corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,612 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 44,612 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,109 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2012 43,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,845 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 41,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,110 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,973 miles

h/brake cable loose slightly fouling

wipers poor

Fail 3 Apr 2009 38,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

h/brake cable loose slightly fouling

wipers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,575 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 37,575 miles

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

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)

n/side front wheel slight damage

n/side rear tyre slight damage

Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,037 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,844 miles

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

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

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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T168 SCB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T168 SCB, 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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T168 SCB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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