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T259 JBD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 JBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,097 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 98,097 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 98,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

general under body corrosion

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,792 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 90,548 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,496 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 74,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to front and rear chassis

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to front and rear chassis

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,928 miles

offside front constant velocity outer gaiter stretched

Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

offside front constant velocity outer gaiter stretched

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,986 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,000 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 48,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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T259 JBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T259 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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T259 JBD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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