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T143 XAT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,653 mi
Last recorded77,653 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 XAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,147 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 76,147 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight cracks o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,150 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 69,076 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,076 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 66,748 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 66,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre outter cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2007 60,615 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 57,589 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 57,589 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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T143 XAT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T143 XAT, 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 T143 XAT registered?

T143 XAT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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