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T245 TBB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,261 mi
Last recorded90,261 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 TBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 90,261 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to n/s/f door and tailgate

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 23 Feb 2017 90,261 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to n/s/f door and tailgate

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,214 miles

Nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2015 87,214 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2014 80,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 80,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 72,994 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,173 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,985 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 63,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,702 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 60,702 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 57,409 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,409 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,953 miles

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

n/s front & n/s rear tyres scuffing to sidewalls not exposing cords

Pass 16 Dec 2006 46,945 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 46,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

large amount of small cracks to o/s/r tyre.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 42,520 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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T245 TBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T245 TBB, 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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T245 TBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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