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T240 KOL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,435 mi
Last recorded72,435 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 KOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 72,435 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 72,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 72,424 miles

nearside front wheelrim slightly buckled

offside front tyre tread worn to legal limits and splitting on inner wall

severe engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2011 72,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wheelrim slightly buckled

offside front tyre tread worn to legal limits and splitting on inner wall

severe engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 108,856 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight wear at rack

Fail 4 Aug 2009 108,856 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear at rack

Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,527 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jul 2008 95,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2007 77,702 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 67,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil pressure switch leaking

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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T240 KOL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T240 KOL, 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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T240 KOL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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