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T251 DOB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,229 mi
Last recorded75,229 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 DOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,229 miles

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

power steering slightly faulty

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,496 miles

Power steering slightly faulty

Fail 20 Jun 2009 71,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering slightly faulty

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,821 miles

Power steering slightly faulty

Fail 2 Jun 2008 63,821 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Power steering slightly faulty

Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,892 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,892 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,772 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 52,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery may have a problem - hard starting

front registration plate is deteriorating

vehicle tends to pull tyo nearside = check alignment

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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T251 DOB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc 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 T251 DOB, 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 T251 DOB registered?

T251 DOB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T251 DOB safe to buy?

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