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T257 MPU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,808 mi
Last recorded95,808 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 MPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2011 95,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 95,808 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 89,312 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,312 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,747 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 83,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 78,651 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 78,651 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 76,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,663 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 67,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,906 miles

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

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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T257 MPU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T257 MPU, 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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T257 MPU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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