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T238 RWT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,999 mi
Last recorded72,999 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 RWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 72,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 69,041 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,548 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jackin point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jackin point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,531 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,206 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 49,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 43,772 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 43,002 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts between tread patterns

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load both front seat belt clips activated and tags have been cut off. (5.2.4a)

inner sills corroded but ok at present

offside front wheel cambering in at the top of wheel.

signs of accident damage to offside front chassis

Fail 23 Apr 2016 42,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts between tread patterns

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load both front seat belt clips activated and tags have been cut off. (5.2.4a)

offside front wheel cambering in at the top of wheel.

signs of accident damage to offside front chassis

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,572 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 41,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 41,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

seat belts both activated(tags stuck up)

slight under body corrosion at front chassis

Fail 17 Sep 2012 40,693 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,693 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,076 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,076 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,348 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,348 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,438 miles

seat belt tensioners activated - both fronts

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,230 miles

Battery insecure

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

bolt missing out of rear gearbox mounting

slight play in front shock absorber

Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,066 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,794 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 27,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 RWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RWT, 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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T238 RWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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