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T261 VFS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,481 mi
Last recorded108,481 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 VFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

advise offside floor panel corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 107,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 105,650 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2014 105,640 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,898 miles

advise corroded front out rigger off side

Fail 2 Dec 2013 103,876 miles

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

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

advise corroded front out rigger off side

Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,690 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 99,668 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,468 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt clip cover

Fail 19 Jul 2011 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 92,215 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 92,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2009 86,618 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 75,593 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 64,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,118 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 52,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T261 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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T261 VFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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