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T208 BDP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,731 mi
Last recorded117,731 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 BDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 117,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,716 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,889 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,546 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 89,546 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,091 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,649 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,494 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,519 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,640 miles

Tail box rattles internally

Fail 16 Jan 2009 56,568 miles

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

Needs 2 front tyres

Tail box rattles internally

Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,357 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 44,627 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 44,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Damage Zone A of screen on limit †Fan switch area radiator leak. †N/S/R tyre wearing in patches and close to limit. Change †Exhaust conections leak. †Front brake pads look low.

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 BDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BDP, 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 BDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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