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T309 SDE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,004 mi
Last recorded55,004 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT309 SDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch has corrosion

both rear inner sills have corrosion

both rear tyres have cracking to side walls

both rear upper spring mounts have corrsoion

front brake pads are getting low in material

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,853 miles

both rear inner sills have corrosion.

near side rear inner wheel arch has corrosion.

off side rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,241 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,739 miles

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,227 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 50,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,309 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,431 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,834 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 46,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 43,758 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T309 SDE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T309 SDE, 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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T309 SDE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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