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T160 DET

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 DET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,229 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 93,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine warning light on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside headlight loose

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,461 miles

child seat fitted nearside front

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

steering pulls to left

Fail 16 Jul 2010 84,460 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside front

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

steering pulls to left

Pass 11 Jul 2009 74,267 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 71,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,811 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 65,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 62,124 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 62,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 57,883 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 57,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T160 DET is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,195cc 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 T160 DET, 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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T160 DET is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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