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T203 XUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,409 mi
Last recorded103,409 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 103,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake hose furrels corroded slighly

underside has general corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2016 100,818 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

imissions not taken due to engine missfire

n/s rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 93,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

n/s/r tyre perished

various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,424 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes painted

battery insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,385 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

slight wear to inner face of both front brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,367 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front brake discs slightly scored

offside front brake disc inner face slightly worn

Fail 29 Oct 2010 66,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front brake discs slightly scored

offside front brake disc inner face slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,048 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 56,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,630 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer edges worn on osf tyre

imbalance to front brakes

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Nov 2007 52,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer edges worn on osf tyre

exhaust clamp deterioated

imbalance to front brakes

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,798 miles

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

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

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 XUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T203 XUM, 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 XUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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