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T248 VGB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,861 mi
Last recorded71,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 VGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,861 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 71,861 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,169 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 59,169 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,402 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 49,401 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,386 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2006 37,373 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 35,094 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 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T248 VGB, 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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What year was T248 VGB registered?

T248 VGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T248 VGB safe to buy?

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