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T161 VWS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,656 mi
Last recorded64,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 VWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2009 64,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s front and rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,656 miles

o/s front and rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,699 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid reservoir overfull

grease contamination on o/s front inner stub axle assembly

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2007 54,230 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,230 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,723 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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T161 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T161 VWS, 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 T161 VWS registered?

T161 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T161 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T161 VWS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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