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T239 SWV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,676 mi
Last recorded120,676 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT239 SWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 120,676 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 120,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front springs are corroded

engine has a oil leak

exhaust is corroded

front brake pads are low

front bumper is damaged

front number plate is damaged

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside rear chassis is corroded

nearside rear under sill is corroded

rear axle is corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 115,700 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front springs are corroded

both front tyres are perishing

engine has a oil leak

front bumper is damaged

front number plate is damaged

nearside and offside rear subframe is corroded

nearside and offside rear under sills are corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 115,698 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front springs are corroded

both front tyres are perishing

engine has a oil leak

front bumper is damaged

front number plate is damaged

nearside and offside rear subframe is corroded

nearside and offside rear under sills are corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,029 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on rear inner sills and chassis rails

driver side front wheel bearing noisey

drivers side wiper blade smears slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,827 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on rear inner sills and chassis rails

driver side front wheel bearing noisey

drivers side wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,862 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak various ()

nsr spring hanger and chassie rail corroded

osf door check strap broken

osr nsr inner sills badly rusted

osr tyre cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2016 107,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner cross member by anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak various ()

nsr spring hanger and chassie rail corroded

osf door check strap broken

osr nsr inner sills badly rusted

osr tyre cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2015 103,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

osf door check strap broken

osf wiper arm pivot has some play

osr nsr inner sills corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2015 103,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

osf door check strap broken

osf wiper arm pivot has some play

osr nsr inner sills corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2014 97,911 miles

Alternator drive-belt slightly slack

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Nov 2013 91,088 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 91,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,896 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,894 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 74,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,174 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wall starting to crack heavily

Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,065 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,851 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,692 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,618 miles

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

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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T239 SWV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T239 SWV, 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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T239 SWV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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