1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · V284 LBT
1999 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 43,425 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V284 LBT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2015
- 43,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V284 LBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Corsa (V284 LBT) between September 2005 and March 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
V284 LBT Mileage History
- 15/09/200518,898 mi
- 01/09/200619,838 mi+940 mi
- 18/09/200721,080 mi+1,242 mi
- 16/09/200821,567 mi+487 mi
- 14/09/200921,754 mi+187 mi
- 10/09/201024,193 mi+2,439 mi
- 10/09/201024,193 mi
- 30/03/201228,681 mi+4,488 mi
- 25/03/201331,565 mi+2,884 mi
- 25/03/201331,565 mi
- 28/03/201435,193 mi+3,628 mi
- 24/03/201543,425 mi+8,232 mi
Average of roughly 2,577 miles per year across 12 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
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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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