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T221 BHG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 BHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 121,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 120,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 119,753 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rigger jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 118,950 miles

O/s/r tyre has cuts in tyre tread

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 118,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/r tyre has cuts in tyre tread

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2014 116,203 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 108,868 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 108,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 100,960 miles

corrosion at front cross member

corrosion at rear inner sills

nearside front tyre wearing low

wear at nearside track rod end

Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,725 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 83,725 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,938 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,729 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 55,729 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T221 BHG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T221 BHG, 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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T221 BHG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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