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T162 CVC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,920 mi
Last recorded58,920 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 CVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,920 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 58,920 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,340 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,687 miles

Centre Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 50,687 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

security of n/s headlamp

Fail 29 Mar 2006 41,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T162 CVC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 T162 CVC, 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 T162 CVC registered?

T162 CVC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T162 CVC safe to buy?

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