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T262 JBW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,298 mi
Last recorded76,298 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 JBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion forming around both rear coil spring mounts in body

corrosion forming in both rear inner sills

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (caliper end)

offside front wheel arch trim missing revealing end of bumper that is slightly sharp

Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion forming around both rear coil spring mounts in body

corrosion forming in both rear inner sills

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (caliper end)

offside front wheel arch trim missing revealing end of bumper that is slightly sharp

Fail 6 Jun 2008 69,130 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly bent

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,130 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly bent

Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads approx 60% worn

slight corrosion forming in both rear inner sills

Fail 6 Jun 2007 62,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads approx 60% worn

slight corrosion forming in both rear inner sills

Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres cracked.

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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T262 JBW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T262 JBW, 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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T262 JBW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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