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T227 DCW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,224 mi
Last recorded93,224 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 DCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 93,224 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 93,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,638 miles

Offside Front tyre is JUST legal at time of test

some bind nsf brake

Fail 10 Jun 2016 90,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre is JUST legal at time of test

some bind nsf brake

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,131 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 90,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,977 miles

front inner pads

nearside and offside inner sils surface rust but not resulting in holes

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,223 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 84,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,319 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,688 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,315 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 66,374 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,359 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 54,359 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T227 DCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T227 DCW, 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 T227 DCW registered?

T227 DCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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