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T237 POA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,447 mi
Last recorded164,447 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT237 POA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 164,447 miles

corrosion on chassis and body

edge wear on offside front tyre

oil leak on engine

Fail 31 Mar 2014 167,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 151,362 miles

corrosion to body + chassis of vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2013 151,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion to body + chassis of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2012 137,547 miles

signs of corrosion on body + chassis of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2012 137,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

signs of corrosion on body + chassis of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2011 126,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle + chassis signs of corrosion

water / coolant leak from radiator

Fail 31 Mar 2011 126,184 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle + chassis signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2010 112,526 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 112,526 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Battery light illuminated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 104,603 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 104,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 97,848 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 89,829 miles

front and rear registration plates

Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,528 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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T237 POA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T237 POA, 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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T237 POA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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