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T243 MPU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,133 mi
Last recorded105,133 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 MPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 105,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 105,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,531 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 100,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,282 miles

Front bots side brake pads low

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 90,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front bots side brake pads low

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 89,861 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired siezed (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 2 Feb 2016 79,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches corroding (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,851 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 75,776 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 64,952 miles

Exhaust muffler deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust muffler deteriorating

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 56,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 48,147 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,440 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 35,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,432 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,431 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 31,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,259 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,331 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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T243 MPU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T243 MPU, 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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T243 MPU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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