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T224 DRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,144 mi
Last recorded85,144 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 DRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 85,144 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs corroded

both front shock absorbers worn

both front tyres badly worn on edges

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

exhaust blow

front suspension arms corroded

front wiper arms worn

offside front chassis leg corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear chassis legs badly corroded

rear lower valance badly corroded

rear tailgate panel badly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 80,004 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,915 miles

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

nearside and offside rear upper spring mountings corroded

offside front crossmember badly corroded

rear crossmember holed by corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2015 75,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

nearside and offside rear upper spring mountings corroded

offside front crossmember badly corroded

offside front tyre thin on the inside edge

offside rear tyre on the wear bars

rear crossmember holed by corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,012 miles

all four coil springs showing signs of corrosion

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle inparticular in both rear under sills and back panel

offside rear tyre getting thin

Fail 12 Jun 2014 72,971 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,754 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 64,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2010 62,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,430 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 52,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,666 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 48,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 45,251 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 45,251 miles

Offside Front 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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T224 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T224 DRW, 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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T224 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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