MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front door check strap broken
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside door check strap mounting point cracked
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offside door check strap mounting point cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre showing age related cracking
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s rear tyre showing age related cracking
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T242 BTF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 T242 BTF, 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 T242 BTF registered?
T242 BTF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 August 1999.
Is T242 BTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for T242 BTF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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