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T225 UMV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,218 mi
Last recorded71,218 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT225 UMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,218 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,764 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,697 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre perishing

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,419 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,635 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,748 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 58,748 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,568 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,753 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,982 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,180 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

offside rear tyre badly cracked/perished

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

spare tyre near legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,478 miles

rear tyres signs of cracking/perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,800 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are heavily perished

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in bottom uj of the steering system

Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,800 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are heavily perished

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in bottom uj of the steering system

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,481 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 35,730 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 35,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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T225 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T225 UMV, 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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T225 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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