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T238 SDV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,194 mi
Last recorded87,194 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,194 miles

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)

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

front antiroll bar rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2013 87,191 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

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

front antiroll bar rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,159 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2012 75,159 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,212 miles

Both sides mirrors damaged

Both sides rear tyres deformed and deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2010 62,953 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre & offside rear tyre treads starting to deform

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2010 62,953 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre & offside rear tyre treads starting to deform

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2009 59,170 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside & offside rear tyre slight deformation of treads.

recommend securing clip replaced on nearside outer c.v gaiter.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,170 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside & offside rear tyre slight deformation of treads.

recommend securing clip replaced on nearside outer c.v gaiter.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,488 miles

front number plate deteriating

Fail 28 Feb 2008 55,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriating

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,103 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 40,103 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise exhaust rear silencer rusty/blowing

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 SDV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T238 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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T238 SDV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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