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T253 DLR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,178 mi
Last recorded81,178 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 DLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,178 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,125 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,455 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,864 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 57,707 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 57,707 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,779 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,518 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,663 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,431 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 33,431 miles

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 29,233 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 29,233 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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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T253 DLR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T253 DLR, 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 T253 DLR registered?

T253 DLR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T253 DLR safe to buy?

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