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T256 VWS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,680 mi
Last recorded83,680 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 VWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,743 miles

Rear Both sills corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From center section joiner (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both sills corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,245 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,467 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 36,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,177 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,395 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,395 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,884 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 27,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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T256 VWS 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 T256 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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What year was T256 VWS registered?

T256 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T256 VWS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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