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T205 VWS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,164 mi
Last recorded93,164 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 VWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.72mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,378 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.72mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,510 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded but not holed.

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded but not holed.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 90,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear inner sill corroded but not holed.

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded but not holed.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,637 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,240 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 79,155 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

near side mirror missing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 75,289 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,289 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 72,153 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 72,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,794 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 68,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,339 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,724 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,619 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 50,636 miles

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

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 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VWS, 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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T205 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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