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T198 BVN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

51,283 mi
Last recorded51,283 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 BVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,283 miles

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

Front both front inner brake pads appear 2/3rds worn

Offside Front o/s/f tyre inner side wall showing signs of cracking (no cords visible)

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 48,029 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 48,025 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 44,287 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,339 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 41,326 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,199 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 34,588 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre slight mishaped

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,588 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre slight mishaped

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,176 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,176 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cords

Fail 23 Apr 2009 25,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cords

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,055 miles

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

windscreen slightly scratched inside zone A but not to obstruct drivers view.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 20,202 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,766 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 17,766 miles

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

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

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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T198 BVN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T198 BVN, 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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T198 BVN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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