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T258 SGH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,593 mi
Last recorded92,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT258 SGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 92,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 92,593 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside and offside wiper fouling trim and each other.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,969 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 87,969 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,047 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 83,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jan 2013 78,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 6,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,427 miles

Both front wipers split at edges

Both rear spring mounts corroded

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 63,427 miles

Both front wipers split at edges

Both rear spring mounts corroded

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,475 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 60,475 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Wheel bearing slight nosiey

O/S/F head light slightly loose (lower plastic mount broken) Head light secure and aim is ok.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight signs of corrosion above both rear coil springs

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,755 miles

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2008 57,755 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,214 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f upper seat belt mount prescribed area cracked

Pass 20 May 2006 44,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 38,165 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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T258 SGH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T258 SGH, 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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T258 SGH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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