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T228 OPU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,593 mi
Last recorded66,593 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 OPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,593 miles

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

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

advise main cable to sub/speaker in boot as no fused link in line, fitted at battery end

advise marks on windsreen caused by wiper blade advise lowering srings fitted all round

Fail 28 Jul 2014 66,593 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise main cable to sub/speaker in boot as no fused link in line, fitted at battery end

advise marks on windsreen caused by wiper blade advise lowering srings fitted all round

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,014 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 53,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,690 miles

n/s/r fog lamp damaged

o/s/f seat belt pre tensioner activated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 48,690 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r fog lamp damaged

o/s/f seat belt pre tensioner activated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,810 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 45,810 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,039 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,039 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,062 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 25,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre advance wear 165/70R13

Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,370 miles

o/s/r tyre advance wear 165/70R13

Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,863 miles

n/s wiper arm has considerable wear in pivot

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f seat belt pretensioner has been fired

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 7 Aug 2006 5,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

n/s wiper arm has considerable wear in pivot

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f seat belt pretensioner has been fired

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 OPU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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