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T208 SPJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 89,162 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

front cross member starting to corrode

Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,283 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,283 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,107 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 81,394 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 81,392 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,753 miles

Engine Managemnt Light Illuminated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade Worn - suggest replacemnt

Slight Play in Steering Column Top Bush

Fail 29 Apr 2010 74,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine Managemnt Light Illuminated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade Worn - suggest replacemnt

Slight Play in Steering Column Top Bush

Pass 7 May 2009 68,175 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 68,175 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front wiper blades worn

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 7 May 2008 59,228 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 50,378 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 43,725 miles

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 SPJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPJ, 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 T208 SPJ registered?

T208 SPJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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