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T163 TBV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,272 mi
Last recorded97,272 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 TBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front cross member damaged +bent very slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,272 miles

front cross member damaged +bent very slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,318 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 92,318 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,829 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,466 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 73,452 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,086 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 66,086 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,979 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,925 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 37,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,390 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 30,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T163 TBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T163 TBV, 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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T163 TBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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