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T147 SCT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,922 mi
Last recorded65,922 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 SCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,922 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Corrosion to O/S/F Coil spring.

Crack to front number plate.

N/S/F Shock absorber damp.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from engine.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 65,922 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Corrosion to O/S/F Coil spring.

Crack to front number plate.

N/S/F Shock absorber damp.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak from engine.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,830 miles

Front number plate cracked and is still secure

Offside rear coil spring incomplete but is still secure when vehicle raised and the suspension is on full travel

Vehicle under body as been coated in underbody sealant

Fail 3 Oct 2012 62,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front number plate cracked and is still secure

Offside rear coil spring incomplete but is still secure when vehicle raised and the suspension is on full travel

Vehicle under body as been coated in underbody sealant

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,786 miles

nearside wiper split

Fail 12 Sep 2011 59,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some deterioration in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2009 52,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,826 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,464 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,023 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 41,023 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T147 SCT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T147 SCT, 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 T147 SCT registered?

T147 SCT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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