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T218 SWV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,682 mi
Last recorded76,682 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 SWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,682 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 76,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,270 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,268 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,268 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,223 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 65,188 miles

Drivers door mirror in poor condition

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 62,461 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 56,586 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 53,258 miles

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

The backing on the front number plate has started to seperate.

The backing on the rear number plate has started to seperate.

Pass 2 May 2008 53,258 miles

The backing on the front number plate has started to seperate.

The backing on the rear number plate has started to seperate.

Pass 9 May 2007 49,826 miles

Both rear tyres have started to perish..

The backing on the rear number plate has started to seperate.

Pass 11 May 2006 46 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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T218 SWV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T218 SWV, 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 T218 SWV registered?

T218 SWV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 1999.

Is T218 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T218 SWV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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