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T248 BSW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,717 mi
Last recorded113,717 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 BSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,717 miles

Offside front wheel bearing very noisey on road test

front discs corroding.

o/s/f coil spring incomplete.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 113,714 miles

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

front discs corroding.

o/s/f coil spring incomplete.

rear wheel bearings have play.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2010 104,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine coolant leak

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 1 Mar 2010 104,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine coolant leak

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 21 Jan 2009 95,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 86,061 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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T248 BSW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T248 BSW, 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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T248 BSW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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