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T144 TVM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,141 mi
Last recorded63,141 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 TVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,141 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 63,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

(2.6.2)offside rear wheel bearings have some slight play present

(2d)items of luggage present within the boot could be considered to prevent an mot test being carried out if the tester considers that action,recommend removing items before presenting vehicle

(3.5.1b)the parking brake cables strands are deteriorating but not yet significantly weakened

(4.2.1a)nearside rear wheel inner rim has some minor distortion present

(6.3.1b)rear number plate is minor looseness within its frame

(7.1.1b)rear exhaust support rubbers deteriorating

(8.1.1a)the drivers and passengers door mirrors minor looseness within their fixings

(8.3.1e)opaque edging encroaching the swept area approximately 025mm,visually inspection shows that the driver is able to see through the material,but a light intensity meter would be required to measure the light efficiency

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,306 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 59,306 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Minor distortion to the nearside rear inner wheel rim.Both sides rear wheel bearings minor play present.rear exhaust rubber supports starting to deteriorate.

Opaque edging not encroaching swept area more than 10mm,also opaque edging is (see through) material.Offside front lower ball joint gaitor split.

parking brake only just met the minimum requirements of 16% by wheels locking

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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T144 TVM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T144 TVM, 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 T144 TVM registered?

T144 TVM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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