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T157 SEO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,196 mi
Last recorded85,196 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 SEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,483 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,483 miles

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

FRONT TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 67,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 67,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 65,358 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 62,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 59,964 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 May 2009 57,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 54,529 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 54,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 51,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 46,666 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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T157 SEO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T157 SEO, 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 T157 SEO registered?

T157 SEO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T157 SEO safe to buy?

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