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T259 DRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,323 mi
Last recorded79,323 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 DRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,323 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 79,323 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,105 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Nov 2010 74,104 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,644 miles

hand brake cable rusty osf ball joint boot torn. nsr wheel slight bind

Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,475 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,706 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,948 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 53,942 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 48,745 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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T259 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T259 DRW, 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 T259 DRW registered?

T259 DRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T259 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T259 DRW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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