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T181 TFA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,709 mi
Last recorded127,709 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 TFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2017 127,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 115,918 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2016 115,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2015 104,622 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,251 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,079 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 89,074 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 88,776 miles

advise both rear inner sill corroded

both rear tyres cracked bu no cords showing

Fail 24 Mar 2011 88,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear inner sill corroded

both rear tyres cracked bu no cords showing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,750 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2009 86,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 85,701 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 84,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,230 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 81,230 miles

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

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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T181 TFA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T181 TFA, 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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T181 TFA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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