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T235 ONT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Brown Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,740 mi
Last recorded107,740 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 ONT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2016 107,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear underfloor inner sills corroded

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 104,830 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear chassis above both rear springs corroding

underfloor inner sills corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,830 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear chassis above both rear springs corroding

underfloor inner sills corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,169 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 98,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 94,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 90,194 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,194 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,831 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 77,829 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 70,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 63,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 57,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 51,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 51,019 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 51,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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T235 ONT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Brown with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T235 ONT, 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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T235 ONT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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