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T238 YRE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,337 mi
Last recorded86,337 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 YRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,337 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 86,230 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,385 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.0mm

o/s/r tyre 3.0mm

slight blow centre box

Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f tyre 2.0mm

o/s/r tyre 3.0mm

slight blow centre box

Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,987 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 69,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,999 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 64,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 62,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,964 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 56,802 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 YRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

T238 YRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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