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T271 BBN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,319 mi
Last recorded23,319 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 BBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,590 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2013 19,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,240 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 19,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,740 miles

front inner brake pads look low

osf brake binding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,159 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,040 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 16,040 miles

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

exhaust corroded and leaking

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,209 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 15,209 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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T271 BBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T271 BBN, 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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What year was T271 BBN registered?

T271 BBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T271 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T271 BBN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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