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T218 UHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,413 mi
Last recorded42,413 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 UHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 42,413 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 42,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 41,871 miles

Rear tyres old

Pass 14 Feb 2024 41,441 miles

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

Rear tyres old

Fail 7 Feb 2024 41,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres old

Pass 6 Feb 2023 40,928 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,419 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,039 miles

underside corroded throughout

Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,288 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,740 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,242 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,714 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,317 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f headlight lower clip broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,317 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f headlight lower clip broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,513 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,212 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,872 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn on inneredge

windsreen scratched

Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,236 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,305 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,615 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,679 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,585 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 UHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UHJ, 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 T218 UHJ registered?

T218 UHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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