MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T229 DET is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DET, 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 T229 DET registered?
T229 DET is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T229 DET safe to buy?
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