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T257 JBD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,006 mi
Last recorded104,006 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 JBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

both rear wheelbearings noisy.

offside front floorpan/outrigger corroded.

rear spare wheel carrier corroded.signs of corrosion to both sides rear chassis rails near spring supports/both sides outersills/undersills/front under bonnet.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 97,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

both rear wheelbearings noisy.

offside front floorpan/outrigger corroded.

rear spare wheel carrier corroded.signs of corrosion to both sides rear chassis rails near spring supports/both sides outersills/undersills/front under bonnet.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 97,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion on under of vehicle

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 92,448 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyre valves exposed slightly

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside rea brake compensator corroded slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,462 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front head lamp aim very weak

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,085 miles

the n/s indicator flashes faster than the o/s

Pass 11 Oct 2010 113,308 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 113,305 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 105,099 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 105,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 102,711 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 102,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 98,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 98,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 90,162 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 90,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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T257 JBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T257 JBD, 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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T257 JBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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