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T294 BRP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,560 mi
Last recorded53,560 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 BRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 53,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 52,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp OS Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,284 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 50,283 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 49,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 49,297 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 48,749 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,348 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,912 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,912 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,878 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,783 miles

Near side rear tyre wall perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,681 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,230 miles

rear exhaust silencer breaking up inside

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,562 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,568 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 31,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,731 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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T294 BRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T294 BRP, 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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T294 BRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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