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T270 TMW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

10,335 mi
Last recorded10,335 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 TMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 10,335 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 10,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 93,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,403 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 87,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,012 miles

centre exhaust mounting o/s staring to split.

o/s/f tyre outter side wall starting to perished

o/s/r tyre outter side wall starting to perished

Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

centre exhaust mounting o/s staring to split.

o/s/f tyre outter side wall starting to perished

o/s/r tyre outter side wall starting to perished

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,758 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear of under sills-needs treating now !

drivers door check attachment tearing from door post and needs attention

engine oil light sometimes flickers-needs investigation

Fail 12 Jun 2008 64,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear of under sills-needs treating now !

drivers door check attachment tearing from door post and needs attention

engine oil light sometimes flickers-needs investigation

Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,362 miles

see original advise sheet no. 900065467151 that still applies

Fail 14 Jun 2007 57,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs worn very low and on absolute limits-borderline pass and may be below service limits

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,008 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 49,008 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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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T270 TMW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T270 TMW, 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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T270 TMW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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