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T103 SWV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,864 mi
Last recorded59,864 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 SWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 59,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,848 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2011 56,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,599 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 53,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,675 miles

front brake discs worn

near side wiper blade split

off side front tyre close to limit on inner shoulder

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2009 48,675 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

near side wiper blade split

off side front tyre close to limit on inner shoulder

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2008 45,084 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,084 miles

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

rear plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 May 2007 41,421 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,386 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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T103 SWV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc 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 T103 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 T103 SWV registered?

T103 SWV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T103 SWV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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