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T479 NWL

1999 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,877 mi
Last recorded204,877 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 NWL
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 204,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 203,281 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 199,759 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear seats in stowed position - unable to check seat belts

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 195,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear SEATS IN STOWED POSITION - UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS

Fail 20 Oct 2022 195,155 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 192,229 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 192,229 miles

Central Inner Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 191,034 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 29 Sep 2020 191,034 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 189,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on jionts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear belts not checked because seats reclined

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Apr 2019 189,806 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on jionts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear belts not checked because seats reclined

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Apr 2018 188,048 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 188,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty wont turn off (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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T479 NWL is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 70,886 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T479 NWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T479 NWL registered?

T479 NWL is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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