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T242 MDW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,287 mi
Last recorded110,287 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 MDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,293 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 102,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,688 miles

wipers leaves a slight smear on screen

Pass 20 Nov 2010 94,035 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 94,024 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 86,908 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 77,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2008 69,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2008 69,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight damage to n/s mirror

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,135 miles

both rear chassie corroded

front x member corroded

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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T242 MDW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T242 MDW, 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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T242 MDW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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