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T231 KGC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,626 mi
Last recorded33,626 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 KGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 33,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear door shut

corrosion to rear chassis around coil spring mountings

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 9 Nov 2018 33,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to nearside rear door shut

corrosion to rear chassis around coil spring mountings

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside outer sill & door shuts damaged

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

Rear number plate deteriorated close to excessive

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Nov 2017 30,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside outer sill & door shuts damaged

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

Rear number plate deteriorated close to excessive

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2016 24,829 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,254 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Jul 2014 22,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system coroding and starting to leak.not major leak at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,328 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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T231 KGC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T231 KGC, 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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T231 KGC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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