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T240 XUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,622 mi
Last recorded101,622 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 11 Nov 2013 94,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front no plate small crack

wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,855 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake slight binding

Fail 21 Nov 2011 92,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 2 Nov 2010 90,841 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,667 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 86,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,219 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 73,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,216 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 66,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T240 XUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T240 XUM, 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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What year was T240 XUM registered?

T240 XUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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