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T183 TCD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,383 mi
Last recorded49,383 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 TCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,383 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 49,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 36,654 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 36,654 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 31,440 miles

Steering rack inner joints have slight wear

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,087 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front wipers perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,640 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,293 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 28,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,816 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 26,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,567 miles

Both front brake discs corroding.

O/S bulkhead corroding underneath brake servo area.

O/S/F wiper rubber split.

O/S/R tyre perishing.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 24,119 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,118 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre perishing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2007 22,449 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,818 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 20,818 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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T183 TCD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T183 TCD, 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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T183 TCD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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