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T228 BRP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,886 mi
Last recorded93,886 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 BRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

underside corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

underside corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,389 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 87,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,852 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,454 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,409 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside handbrake low compared to nearside

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 65,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,423 miles

NSF and OSF wiper blades split but do clear the screen

OSF and OSR Tyres are perrishing in between the treads but meet MOT requirements

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,423 miles

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

NSF and OSF wiper blades split but do clear the screen

OSF and OSR Tyres are perrishing in between the treads but meet MOT requirements

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,925 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 53,743 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,102 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 54,102 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 48,786 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 48,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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T228 BRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T228 BRP, 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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T228 BRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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