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T257 NBP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,373 mi
Last recorded57,373 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 NBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 57,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 57,343 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 51,111 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 51,108 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,940 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 46,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 44,480 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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T257 NBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NBP, 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 T257 NBP registered?

T257 NBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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