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T159 BNH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,811 mi
Last recorded83,811 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 BNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,811 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

various points on minor corrosion on vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2011 83,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp requires clip and new headlamp

offside headlamp requires plastic mount clip

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

various points on minor corrosion on vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,014 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 80,004 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,518 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

repairs to sill area

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,153 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 60,153 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,962 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 49,962 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 39,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 31,282 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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T159 BNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T159 BNH, 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 T159 BNH registered?

T159 BNH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T159 BNH safe to buy?

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