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T217 DRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,815 mi
Last recorded87,815 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 DRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 87,815 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 87,815 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,274 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,813 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 69,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,911 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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T217 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T217 DRW, 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 T217 DRW registered?

T217 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T217 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T217 DRW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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