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T260 BGG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT260 BGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,087 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 84,087 miles

Emissions not tested due to silencer blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper/hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,101 miles

spare wheel housing corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 72,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

spare wheel housing corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering pulls slightly to the left

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,486 miles

Extensive corrosion to rear valance, but not in prescribed area.

General advanced surface corrosion on underside of body.

Slight insecurity in both headlamps.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 54,476 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,886 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 50,378 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 50,376 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 47,554 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sides inner sills heavily corroded at rear

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear to steering rack

surface corrosion to all underside and suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,554 miles

both sides inner sills heavily corroded at rear

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear to steering rack

surface corrosion to all underside and suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,843 miles

exhaust rear section slight leak from tailpipe

general surface corrosion to all suspension components

n/s/f upper strut mounting has slight play

surface corrosion to both sides inner sills at rear

Fail 19 Nov 2010 44,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rear section slight leak from tailpipe

general surface corrosion to all suspension components

n/s/f upper strut mounting has slight play

surface corrosion to both sides inner sills at rear

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion close to rear suspension beam axle mountings

slight exhaust blow at front pipe to center section joint

Fail 19 Nov 2009 42,368 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion close to rear suspension beam axle mountings

slight exhaust blow at front pipe to center section joint

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,647 miles

engine oil leak,minor blow from exhaust system,wipers worn

slight play in nsr wheel bearing,corrosion on front coil springs,nail in osr tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2008 39,644 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak,minor blow from exhaust system,wipers worn

slight play in nsr wheel bearing,corrosion on front coil springs,nail in osr tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,335 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 36,331 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,727 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 31,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T260 BGG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T260 BGG, 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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T260 BGG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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