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T185 XDU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,264 mi
Last recorded127,264 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 XDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,264 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 127,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 122,846 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 122,827 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 117,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 110,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,514 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 105,514 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,088 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,359 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 89,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,735 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 77,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 66,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,641 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 58,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 50,486 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 50,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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T185 XDU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel 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 T185 XDU, 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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T185 XDU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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