MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise new track rod end fitted to n/s/f
advise o/s n/s front outriggers been welded
advise o/s n/s rear handbrake cables and levers been freed off adjusted and lubricated
advise spare wheel well heavily corroded but not structural
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise spare wheel well heavily corroded but not structural
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise slight corrosion o/s/f n/s/f brake disc plate
o/s/f and n/s/f outriggers slightly corroded .
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
fuel tank corroded not leaking
hand brake high travel good performance
nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged not excessive
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
fuel tank corroded not leaking
hand brake high travel good performance
nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged not excessive
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust centre & back box corroded
offside & nearside front tyres outer bands worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
exhaust centre & back box corroded
offside & nearside front tyres outer bands wearing
unable to check offside & nearside rear wheel bearings properly due to brake binds
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T257 VFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T257 VFS, 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 VFS registered?
T257 VFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.
Is T257 VFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for T257 VFS shows 12 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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