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T259 WHT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,175 mi
Last recorded143,175 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 WHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 143,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

c.v joint slightly worn

centre lap belt missing

front strut top mounts notchy

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

rear axle corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2017 143,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

c.v joint slightly worn

centre lap belt missing

front strut top mounts notchy

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

rear axle corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2016 137,283 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (2.6.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 137,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (2.6.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 123,832 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 123,832 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,142 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 112,142 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,375 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 98,375 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)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,544 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 85,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,866 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 68,863 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,987 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 50,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,488 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 45,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 WHT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T259 WHT, 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 WHT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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