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T160 NKE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,503 mi
Last recorded91,503 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 NKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 91,503 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 91,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 88,856 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside wiper slightly splitting but still clears screen

offside headlamp has a crack on the glass

offside wiper slightly splitting but still clears screen

Fail 29 Apr 2009 88,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

nearside wiper slightly splitting but still clears screen

offside headlamp has a crack on the glass

offside wiper slightly splitting but still clears screen

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,266 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

O/S/F headlamp unit cracked, but not effecting image or light output

Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,870 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 69,870 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,954 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 59,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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T160 NKE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T160 NKE, 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 T160 NKE registered?

T160 NKE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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