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T245 UMV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,308 mi
Last recorded118,308 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 UMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 118,308 miles

EML light staying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

both outer driveshaft noisy on hard lock

Fail 3 Aug 2017 118,308 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden axle broken away dangerous / do not drive (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

EML light staying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyre valves slight chafed on wheel trims

engine management light on

general underside corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2016 113,366 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyre valves slight chafed on wheel trims

engine management light on

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,470 miles

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

corrosion underside

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower centre (6.1.D.1a)

nearside rear quarter damaged

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 111,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion underside

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower centre (6.1.D.1a)

nearside rear quarter damaged

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 106,260 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage

engine management light on

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2014 106,260 miles

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

body damage

engine management light on

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,705 miles

dashboard engine check light is lit

nearside front tyre is wearing more on the outer tread area. Because of this it is nearing the limits of wear

offside rear tyre outer sidewall is cracking

possible oil leak in the engine bay

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 21 Aug 2013 100,651 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management light on

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

O/S/R Tyre side wall cracking

Oil leak from engine

Unable to inspect wheel nuts, due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,291 miles

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

both wiperarms worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 94,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both wiperarms worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,198 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 86,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,885 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrision n/side door pillar

Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,145 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,272 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 58,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 52,918 miles

discs and pads worn

Fail 11 Aug 2007 52,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs and pads worn

Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,744 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 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T245 UMV, 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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T245 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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