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T237 SDV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,666 mi
Last recorded130,666 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT237 SDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 130,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced water in lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead below servo (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Power steering malfunctioning heavy and pulling one way (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded outside areas

Pass 7 Apr 2015 119,019 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 118,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,854 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 112,854 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 107,289 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 107,289 miles

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

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)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 99,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,958 miles

play in wiper arms

Fail 1 Apr 2011 90,958 miles

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

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

play in wiper arms

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,590 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 84,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,227 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 71,227 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s wiper arm pivot pin worn!!

Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,438 miles

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

crack in front numberplate!

Fail 28 Mar 2006 57,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

crack in front numberplate!

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 SDV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T237 SDV, 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 SDV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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