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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 973 cc

T279 NLBMOT history

T279 NLB is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2022
Mileage
97,597 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T279 NLB was last recorded at 97,597 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 1,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,158 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,439 miles
Average per year
4,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,597 miles
  • 2021 – 96,158 miles
  • 2020 – 94,602 miles
  • 2019 – 92,726 miles
  • 2018 – 91,096 miles
  • 2017 – 89,029 miles
  • 2016 – 86,674 miles
  • 2015 – 83,537 miles
  • 2014 – 80,695 miles
  • 2013 – 75,022 miles
  • 2011 – 69,839 miles
  • 2010 – 62,953 miles
  • 2009 – 56,920 miles
  • 2008 – 48,915 miles
  • 2007 – 39,426 miles
  • 2006 – 31,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,597 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Surface corrosion to front lower crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,597 miles (+1,439)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,597 miles
    Test number
    951316391992
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
  2. Pass96,158 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    150095409199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front lower crossmember
  3. Fail96,158 miles (+1,556)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    807454046604
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front lower crossmember
  4. Pass94,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    166279274095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both rear inner sills
  5. Fail94,602 miles (+1,876)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    305014896255
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both rear inner sills
  6. Pass92,726 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    854589929018
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both inner rear sills
  7. Fail92,726 miles (+1,630)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    909674519631
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both inner rear sills
  8. Pass91,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    737563188224
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming to rear of both inner sills
  9. Fail91,096 miles (+2,067)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    198199562392
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming to rear of both inner sills
  10. Pass89,029 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,029 miles
    Test number
    688480924757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,028 miles (+2,354)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    700871714191
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass86,674 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    636532906161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,537 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,537 miles
    Test number
    958264215075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,695 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    736746134001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,022 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,022 miles
    Test number
    198712633055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail75,022 miles (+5,183)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,022 miles
    Test number
    809142133034
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail69,839 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,839 miles
    Test number
    608792571199
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass69,839 miles (+6,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,839 miles
    Test number
    906622571103
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass62,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    210216440149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,953 miles (+6,033)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    640925240185
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine managment light is on
    • NoteMajor engine oil leak
  21. Pass56,920 miles1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    433245379141
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight leakage of grease from offside constant velocity joint gaiter
  22. Fail56,920 miles (+8,005)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    571965879119
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight leakage of grease from offside constant velocity joint gaiter
  23. Pass48,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    560390098103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,915 miles (+9,489)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    124216788166
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  25. Pass39,426 miles (+7,792)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    372686437123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,634 miles
    Test number
    173456136196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T279 NLB

Does T279 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T279 NLB expired on 4 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T279 NLB?
The MOT on T279 NLB expired on 4 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T279 NLB done?
T279 NLB was recorded at 97,597 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 4,206 miles a year.
Has T279 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 NLB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T279 NLB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T279 NLB find?
T279 NLB failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 1 major defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and front of wheel arch; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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