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T245 RVT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,179 mi
Last recorded102,179 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 RVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 102,179 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (out rigger into inner wheel arch) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

N/S/F out rigger corroded/holed just outside of the prescribed area

N/S/F shock has a light misting of oil

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

PLAY IN BOTH TOP MOUNTS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE WHEN ON TURN PLATES

both inner sills heavily corroded

corrosion along exhaust system

front and rear number plates faded

interior cover missing in drivers foot well resulting in lose wiring and control unit

lower part of engine/gearbox wet of oil(heavy oil leak)

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2016 98,329 miles

Both rear wheek bearings have slight play

Front wipers are poor

N/S/F side light is dim

N/S/F tyre is on 2mm 165/70 R13

N/S/R inner seal is corroded

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

O/S/F jacking point is corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 98,329 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Rear clip is broken (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 R13 (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F jacking point is corroded

Both rear wheek bearings have slight play

Front wipers are poor

N/S/F side light is dim

N/S/F tyre is on 2mm 165/70 R13

N/S/R inner seal is corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,064 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 91,118 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 5 Apr 2014 91,118 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 6 Mar 2013 85,411 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front jacking point cerroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,411 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front jacking point cerroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,399 miles

Offside front jacking piont cerroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front jacking piont cerroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 59,843 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,873 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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T245 RVT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T245 RVT, 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 T245 RVT registered?

T245 RVT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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