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T304 BBM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,825 mi
Last recorded99,825 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT304 BBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,825 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Near side rear wheel bearing cap / cover missing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,519 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 93,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 87,065 miles

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

o/s/r/ tyre has nail in it

Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,877 miles

OSF door mirror glass damaged.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 85,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,387 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing grease cap missing

Fail 8 Nov 2010 75,387 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing grease cap missing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,158 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,020 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 67,020 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 67,019 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Timing chain rattle on switching off engine.

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear service brake efforts low.

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

Slight blowing sound from exhaust manifold area.

Slight play at NSR wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,897 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2007 60,897 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2006 52,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 39,785 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 39,785 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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T304 BBM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T304 BBM, 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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T304 BBM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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