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T231 AFV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,636 mi
Last recorded94,636 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 AFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,636 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 94,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,800 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

odd size rear tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 70,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tail pipe mounting perished & spliting

Pass 5 May 2009 65,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

both front seat belt stalk yellow tags showing

n/s/r exhaust mounting perished

Fail 5 May 2009 65,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

both front seat belt stalk yellow tags showing

n/s/r exhaust mounting perished

Pass 27 May 2008 62,484 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust ruber split

Fail 22 May 2008 62,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust ruber split

Pass 26 May 2007 55,420 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 55,420 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,969 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 48,969 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T231 AFV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T231 AFV, 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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T231 AFV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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