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T266 EAF

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,857 mi
Last recorded54,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 EAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,857 miles

After market steering wheel fitted

Battery tray corroded

Corrosion under vehicle and on suspension components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,343 miles

rusty underside

Fail 12 Jan 2018 53,340 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s o/s (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s o/s (4.1.D.1b)

rusty underside

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,113 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,113 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,651 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 50,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 50,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 May 2012 50,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2011 47,600 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 47,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2010 42,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bulkhead near brake master cyl corroding

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s steering rack boot perishing

slight leak from n/s outer cv boot

Pass 20 May 2010 42,572 miles

bulkhead near brake master cyl corroding

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s steering rack boot perishing

slight leak from n/s outer cv boot

Fail 19 May 2009 28,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rubbers spliting

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s steering rack boot perishing

Pass 19 May 2009 28,759 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rubbers spliting

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s steering rack boot perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 21,346 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 21,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,797 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,189 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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T266 EAF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T266 EAF, 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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T266 EAF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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