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T218 CFO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,200 mi
Last recorded133,200 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 CFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 133,200 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

car under side corroded and on inner sills are corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2024 133,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired rear valve spring worn (1.1.17 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

car under side corroded and on inner sills are corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 123,518 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced car under side showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 123,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired arm is missing (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning valve arm seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top of chassis on coil spring cup seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top of chassis on coil spring cup seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced car under side showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 114,418 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal around coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner rear valance is corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 104,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced car under side showing sins of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 89,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack gaiter has a slight weep

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,716 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s o/s (2.5.A.1c)

advise slight spongy on foot brake

advise steering rack and components are oiley

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,158 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 61,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,834 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,948 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,680 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,705 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,971 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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T218 CFO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T218 CFO, 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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T218 CFO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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