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T211 SWU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,501 mi
Last recorded55,501 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT211 SWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,501 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust rumber worn

Fail 7 Mar 2015 50,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust rumber worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,883 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both centre exhaust clamps broken

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,526 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,397 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,397 miles

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,405 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 35,928 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,928 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,883 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 33,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,666 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 31,666 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,898 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 28,898 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 26,218 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 26,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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T211 SWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T211 SWU, 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 T211 SWU registered?

T211 SWU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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