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T208 BCC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,453 mi
Last recorded91,453 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 BCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 91,453 miles

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

Floorpan Out Riggers Corroded, Not Weakened

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,476 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front floorpan outriggers heavily corroded (holed) not prescribed area

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front anti-roll ar brackets worn

no oil on dip stick

positive battery terminal exposed (risk of fire)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 86,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front floorpan outriggers heavily corroded (holed) not prescribed area

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front anti-roll ar brackets worn

no oil on dip stick

positive battery terminal exposed (risk of fire)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,098 miles

positive battery terminal exposed

Fail 16 Nov 2012 79,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

positive battery terminal exposed

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,958 miles

drivers seat has slight movement in its mountings

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge of tread

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Feb 2010 69,833 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,187 miles

several blows on exhaust system

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,414 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 56,414 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shocker top bearings noisey

headlamp flashers inop when pulled

some thing loose in sump

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,641 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 42,641 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 26,338 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 26,338 miles

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

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

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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T208 BCC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T208 BCC, 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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T208 BCC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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