1999 Vauxhall Corsa · 4,803 MOT tests
1999 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
1999 Vauxhall Corsas fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 Corsa years (4,803 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 41.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 60,918
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,803
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- 2000 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 12.1% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.4%
- Suspension13.6%
- Body, chassis and structure12.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.9%
- Brakes7.3%
- Tyres4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.87%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.69%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.52%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.02%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.81%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.7%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (9.14%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.77%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.49%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.47%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Corsa year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
1999 Vauxhall Corsas fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 Corsa years (4,803 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.87% of tests), position lamp not working (3.69% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Vauxhall Corsa shows 60,918 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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