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T226 UMV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,290 mi
Last recorded174,290 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 UMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 174,290 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

brake compensator stiff

o/s/f shock damp

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 147,947 miles

backing rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

Pass 19 Sep 2011 120,778 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 120,774 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 120,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 117,325 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 109,952 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 109,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 101,651 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 101,651 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 95,099 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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T226 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T226 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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What year was T226 UMV registered?

T226 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T226 UMV safe to buy?

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