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T227 TPT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,645 mi
Last recorded53,645 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 TPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,491 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 46,491 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,372 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 42,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,286 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 29,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,470 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 25,470 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,955 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,425 miles

h/brake cables badly corrodded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 19,425 miles

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

h/brake cables badly corrodded

revers lamps inop

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,706 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 14,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T227 TPT 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 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 T227 TPT, 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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T227 TPT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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