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T266 NBP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,669 mi
Last recorded62,669 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 NBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,669 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,568 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 38,568 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 38,564 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,286 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jul 2018 38,281 miles

Brake cable damaged front to back cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

both inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,851 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre cracking in inner sidewall 165/70/13

Pass 30 Jul 2016 37,311 miles

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jul 2016 37,308 miles

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

Centre silencer leaking

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 36,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust rubbers split

Fail 14 Jul 2014 36,176 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r exhaust rubber split

Fail 25 Jul 2013 35,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r exhaust rubber split

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,614 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 34,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 33,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,994 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 32,994 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,074 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 32,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,535 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 29,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,812 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight surface corrosion on chassis at n/s/f tie rodfixing

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Jul 2005 25,313 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

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 NBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T266 NBP, 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 NBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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