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T256 KOR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 KOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 132,323 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed / not in prescribed area

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 132,322 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed / not in prescribed area

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,901 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 122,366 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 114,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 114,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 114,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,951 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 101,951 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer exhaust rubber mounts slighty deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2012 92,389 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 92,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 84,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear exhaust rubber perished

advise rear sills lightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,240 miles

1) tyres 165 70 13 2) wheel trims fitted o/s rear missing

Fail 27 Apr 2009 71,240 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

1) tyres 165 70 13 2) wheel trims fitted o/s rear missing

Fail 17 Mar 2008 56,390 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

near side rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,390 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

near side rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,114 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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T256 KOR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T256 KOR, 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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T256 KOR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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