1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · T378 JNY
1999 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1999. Recorded mileage 49,555 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T378 JNY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2015
- 49,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T378 JNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Corsa (T378 JNY) between May 2006 and May 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounti”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
T378 JNY Mileage History
- 24/05/200624,616 mi
- 23/05/200727,929 mi+3,313 mi
- 24/05/200727,951 mi+22 mi
- 20/05/200831,280 mi+3,329 mi
- 21/05/200934,864 mi+3,584 mi
- 21/05/200934,864 mi
- 20/05/201038,307 mi+3,443 mi
- 20/05/201038,307 mi
- 24/05/201141,355 mi+3,048 mi
- 23/05/201243,838 mi+2,483 mi
- 23/05/201243,838 mi
- 22/05/201345,850 mi+2,012 mi
- 13/05/201447,903 mi+2,053 mi
- 13/05/201447,903 mi
- 13/05/201549,552 mi+1,649 mi
- 22/05/201549,555 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,773 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sills, floor edges and front chassis legs can make a tidy-looking Corsa B uneconomical very quickly.
- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
Small petrol engines often suffer hunting idle, misfire and stalling because of coil packs, stepper motors or tired sensors.
- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
Corroded springs and tired top mounts create knocks and can lead to sudden spring breakage on older cars.
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