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T255 VWS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,301 mi
Last recorded64,301 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 VWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,721 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,834 miles

Nearside Outer 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,834 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,161 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,236 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 25,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,902 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 21,949 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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T255 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T255 VWS, 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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T255 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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