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T229 BRP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,848 mi
Last recorded62,848 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 BRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 62,848 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,347 miles

both drop plates & rear chassis rails corroding.

exhaust rubber mounts perished.

oil leak.

slight knock in steering.

slight leak centre exhaust joints & rear silencer corroding.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,344 miles

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

both drop plates & rear chassis rails corroding.

exhaust rubber mounts perished.

oil leak.

slight knock in steering.

slight leak centre exhaust joints & rear silencer corroding.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,699 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

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

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

knock in steering

rear exhaust section corroded,rubber mounts perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2012 57,696 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

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

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

knock in steering

rear exhaust section corroded,rubber mounts perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,589 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

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

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 54,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

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

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

osr wheel bearing noisy recommend attention

rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen washers weak,recommend attention

Fail 12 Apr 2010 52,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

nsf cv boot weeping grease

slight corrosion rear sill drop plates and rear chassis rails

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

nsf cv boot weeping grease

slight corrosion rear sill drop plates and rear chassis rails

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight play and knock in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2009 50,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts worn

o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished

rear exhaust silencer damaged & corroding

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,915 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.681753817178 Dated 23/04/2007

Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both O/S Tyres Badly Perished

N/S/R Tyre Perishing

Oil Leak

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Slight Exhaust Leak Centre Joint

Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing

oil leak

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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T229 BRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T229 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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T229 BRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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