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T278 UBL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,794 mi
Last recorded107,794 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 UBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 107,794 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2019 107,788 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,834 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 92,834 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,441 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2017 78,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,003 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 64,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

side wall on rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,538 miles

Oil leak

side wall on rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 56,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,340 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,571 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 54,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s/f tyre close to legal limits.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 45,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s/f tyre close to legal limits.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,586 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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T278 UBL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T278 UBL, 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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T278 UBL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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