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T185 KOM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,151 mi
Last recorded127,151 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 KOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 127,151 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 127,151 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,387 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 89,904 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 89,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 57,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak from rad fan switch

near side rear tyre steped on tread

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,841 miles

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

coolant leak from rad fan switch

near side rear tyre steped on tread

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,157 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 69,157 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,213 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 57,213 miles

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,172 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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T185 KOM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T185 KOM, 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 T185 KOM registered?

T185 KOM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T185 KOM safe to buy?

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