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T209 TBV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,783 mi
Last recorded66,783 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 TBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2014 66,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread depth low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2012 56,129 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,554 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 47,672 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 42,997 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 41,646 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 41,646 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,325 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 33,106 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 33,106 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T209 TBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T209 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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What year was T209 TBV registered?

T209 TBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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