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BCZ 1287

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,892 mi
Last recorded11,892 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 1287
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,892 miles

both rear undersills getting corroded

existing repairs to both outer sills appear ok

front anti roll bar link bushes getting worn

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

offside front floor getting corroded

some corrosion both front chassis rails

Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,983 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 110,983 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 102,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 102,823 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,696 miles

Both front inner archs starting to corroad

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2009 89,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front inner archs starting to corroad

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 80,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 70,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2007 70,851 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 60,364 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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BCZ 1287 is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCZ 1287, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCZ 1287 registered?

BCZ 1287 is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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