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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,199 cc

T98 MLAMOT history

T98 MLA is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
109,710 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 MLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 MLA was last recorded at 109,710 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2016: 10,066 miles, lower than 98,342 miles on 28 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,202 miles · 15 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
508 miles
Average per year
3,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 109,710 miles
  • 2020 – 109,202 miles
  • 2019 – 107,820 miles
  • 2018 – 105,577 miles
  • 2017 – 103,447 miles
  • 2016 – 100,066 miles
  • 2015 – 98,342 miles
  • 2014 – 95,886 miles
  • 2013 – 92,046 miles
  • 2012 – 88,692 miles
  • 2011 – 85,300 miles
  • 2010 – 79,899 miles
  • 2009 – 74,838 miles
  • 2008 – 69,180 miles
  • 2007 – 64,345 miles
  • 2006 – 60,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to both sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,710 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    922113980225
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both sills
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail109,710 miles (+508)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    585913518605
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both sills
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass109,202 miles (+1,382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,202 miles
    Test number
    428797495672
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both sills
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass107,820 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,820 miles
    Test number
    668234643475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail107,808 miles (+2,231)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,808 miles
    Test number
    738226017297
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass105,577 miles (+2,130)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,577 miles
    Test number
    244344234367
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverheating
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass103,447 miles (+3,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,447 miles
    Test number
    204155271597
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass100,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,066 miles
    Test number
    671942639982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail10,066 miles (-88,276)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,066 miles
    Test number
    487687410696
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass98,342 miles (+2,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,342 miles
    Test number
    536260229377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass95,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,886 miles
    Test number
    397725894468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail95,886 miles (+3,840)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,886 miles
    Test number
    427164094263
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,046 miles (+3,354)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,046 miles
    Test number
    875951093247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight cracking
    • NoteNeaside rear tyre has slight cracking

  14. Pass88,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    727756592297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,692 miles (+3,392)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    718236792285
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  16. Pass85,300 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,300 miles
    Test number
    696942791261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,899 miles
    Test number
    553179800378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,899 miles (+5,061)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,899 miles
    Test number
    724579400358
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass74,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    484361969200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,366 miles (+5,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,366 miles
    Test number
    541291269218
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass69,180 miles (+4,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    461419758232
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

  22. Pass64,345 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,345 miles
    Test number
    303383057295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    392374246215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,254 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    534854746262
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Questions about T98 MLA

Does T98 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T98 MLA expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T98 MLA?
The MOT on T98 MLA expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T98 MLA done?
T98 MLA was recorded at 109,710 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 3,259 miles a year.
Has T98 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 MLA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T98 MLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T98 MLA find?
T98 MLA passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; corrosion to both sills; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 2 more.

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