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T257 UMV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,406 mi
Last recorded42,406 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 UMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 42,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,915 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 37,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 36,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,503 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,108 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 33,108 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust blow

front headlamps insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both head lights lose

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,693 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,486 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished.n/s/r tyre tread wearing out of shape

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 17,408 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r=n/s/f tyre walls perished.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,214 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r+n/s/f tyre walls perishing.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,704 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,704 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2007 16,077 miles

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

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

o/s/f n/s/r n/s/ftyre walls perishing n/s/ftyre wearing o/s/f wheelrim damaged.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,077 miles

o/s/f n/s/r n/s/ftyre walls perishing n/s/ftyre wearing o/s/f wheelrim damaged.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,155 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wall has small cuts.n/s/r tyre wall perishing.

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 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T257 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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T257 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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