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T257 VFS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,339 mi
Last recorded178,339 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 VFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 178,339 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 178,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 171,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight corrosion o/s/f n/s/f brake disc plate

Pass 14 Dec 2010 162,748 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f outriggers slightly corroded .

Pass 3 Dec 2009 155,908 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 155,908 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 144,285 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 126,340 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 107,166 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 107,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 86,704 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 86,704 miles

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.

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 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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T257 VFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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