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T238 KVS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,954 mi
Last recorded92,954 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,954 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 87,793 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 87,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres very badly cracking and wearing uneaven

Fail 18 Jun 2013 81,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,345 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,323 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,677 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,008 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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T238 KVS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 T238 KVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T238 KVS registered?

T238 KVS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T238 KVS safe to buy?

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