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T245 XUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,991 mi
Last recorded102,991 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,991 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 102,991 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 92,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,724 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 85,724 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,537 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 79,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 72,899 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 72,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 64,936 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 XUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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