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T231 OAW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 OAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 102,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 102,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flex to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 95,783 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine cooling fan not working engine getting worm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flex to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,676 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 69,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,780 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,859 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,484 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,877 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,215 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,767 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,825 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 34,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T231 OAW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OAW, 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 T231 OAW registered?

T231 OAW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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