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T101 SWV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,093 mi
Last recorded44,093 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 SWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 44,093 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,336 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 43,335 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,028 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,299 miles

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,677 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,887 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 38,887 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,483 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,606 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Fail 4 Aug 2010 33,606 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Fail 3 Aug 2009 31,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,585 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 29,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,356 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,477 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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T101 SWV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T101 SWV, 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 T101 SWV registered?

T101 SWV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T101 SWV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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