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T205 CSB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,909 mi
Last recorded89,909 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 CSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,909 miles

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

Nearside front and both rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Offside front bulkhead corroding.

Offside outer sill/door step corroding.

Rear chassis/top spring mounting area corroding.

Rear inner sills corroding.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 89,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear inner sills corroding.

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

Nearside front and both rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroding.

Offside front bulkhead corroding.

Offside outer sill/door step corroding.

Rear chassis/top spring mounting area corroding.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 79,417 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 79,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside front chassis to body outrigger is heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,302 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 70,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,311 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hoses are becoming heavily corroded on the ferrules

Fail 28 Nov 2008 68,311 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside and offside rear brake hoses are becoming heavily corroded on the ferrules

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,901 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 63,901 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 61,269 miles

corrosion in rear chassis rails around spring cup mountings

Fail 1 Dec 2006 61,207 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in rear chassis rails around spring cup mountings

Pass 10 Nov 2005 53,058 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 53,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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T205 CSB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T205 CSB, 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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What year was T205 CSB registered?

T205 CSB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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