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T284 XUM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,782 mi
Last recorded54,782 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,718 miles

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT CORROSON ON THE FLOOR SEATBELT MOUNT AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT CORROSON ON THE FLOOR SEATBELT MOUNT AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

emissions eratic

nearside front outer brake pad very low

slight play noted at steering wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2011 48,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions eratic

nearside front outer brake pad very low

slight play noted at steering wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine running rough/emissions eratic

nearside mirror/housing in poor condition

oil leak noted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 42,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine running rough/emissions eratic

nearside mirror/housing in poor condition

oil leak noted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,900 miles

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipe joining ferrel corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,166 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 35,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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T284 XUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T284 XUM, 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 T284 XUM registered?

T284 XUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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