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T203 RDH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,137 mi
Last recorded113,137 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 RDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 113,137 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 113,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 107,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 99,616 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake pipes have recently been resurfaced and greased

Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,767 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 92,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 86,054 miles

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

nearside headlight aim exactly on maximum limit

Fail 10 Nov 2009 86,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

nearside headlight aim exactly on maximum limit

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,626 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 79,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil pressure switch leaking

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 70,531 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 70,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 61,522 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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T203 RDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T203 RDH, 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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T203 RDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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