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T258 UMV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,081 mi
Last recorded74,081 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,081 miles

Front Number plate is broken through a fixing hole

Large amount of travel on foot brake

Nearside Sill is rusty

Nearside Sun visor clip is broken

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

Offside Sun visor clip is broken

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 74,011 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both ends Shaft and hub (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Number plate is broken through a fixing hole

Large amount of travel on foot brake

Nearside Sill is rusty

Nearside Sun visor clip is broken

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

Offside Sun visor clip is broken

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,354 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,610 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 64,610 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,544 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,704 miles

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

front number plate cracked but secure and not likely to be misread

passenger front seatbelt srs system obviously deployed

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,704 miles

front number plate cracked but secure and not likely to be misread

passenger front seatbelt srs system obviously deployed

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,992 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,434 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 22,434 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 19,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,563 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 17,563 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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T258 UMV 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 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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What year was T258 UMV registered?

T258 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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