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T261 ARO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,130 mi
Last recorded105,130 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,130 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrision underbody not structal

Pass 4 May 2018 101,549 miles

window screen has crack but not in swept aerea

Fail 2 May 2018 101,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

window screen has crack but not in swept aerea

Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,987 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,916 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,352 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 89,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,789 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,756 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2014 83,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,595 miles

offside front chassis slight corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2013 78,485 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,670 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,236 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 55,050 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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T261 ARO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T261 ARO, 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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T261 ARO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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