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T233 TMW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,700 mi
Last recorded103,700 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 TMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 103,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to inner sill corroding (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroding in areas (2.4.A.3)

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2016 103,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to inner sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

coil spring inappropriately repaired both rear (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to inner sill corroding (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting split & not fully secure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroding in areas (2.4.A.3)

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,681 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 95,677 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 86,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil level low

nearside headlight lense is cracked!

Fail 10 Feb 2014 86,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil level low

nearside headlight lense is cracked!

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,913 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre is scuffed out on the inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre is scuffed out on the inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,230 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,499 miles

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

near side rear hand brake cable corroded

off side rear hand brake cable corroded

slight leak center exhaust silencer

slight leak rear exhaust silencer

Fail 10 Feb 2011 72,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear hand brake cable corroded

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

off side rear hand brake cable corroded

slight leak center exhaust silencer

slight leak rear exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres tread distorting

Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,005 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,791 miles

slight blow front exhaust joint

Fail 23 Sep 2006 52,760 miles

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

slight blow front exhaust joint

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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T233 TMW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T233 TMW, 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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T233 TMW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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