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T208 NCK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,987 mi
Last recorded34,987 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 NCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,987 miles

both front brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear brake hose ferrulles corroded

rear exhaust section blowing slighlty at weld

underbody corroded in places

Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear brake hose ferrulles corroded

rear exhaust section blowing slighlty at weld

underbody corroded in places

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,212 miles

both inner rear cills front cross section all corroded not hole or excessive

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust rubber splitt

rear nearside inner cill repaired and covered in sealant and under seal

Fail 21 Jul 2011 34,212 miles

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

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

both inner rear cills front cross section all corroded not hole or excessive

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust rubber splitt

rear nearside inner cill repaired and covered in sealant and under seal

Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,298 miles

nearside inner sill corroded

under body corroded

offside front & both rear tyrtes very heavy splitting inside tread & sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,320 miles

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

bonnet release lever stiff in operation

Fail 29 Jul 2009 32,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

bonnet release lever stiff in operation

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,347 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 31,347 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,221 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 29,221 miles

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

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

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

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 NCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NCK, 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 NCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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