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T271 CFT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,676 mi
Last recorded51,676 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 CFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,676 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,526 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 50,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror glass not there

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,771 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 48,771 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,379 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 47,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,307 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 44,390 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 40,540 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 40,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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T271 CFT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T271 CFT, 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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T271 CFT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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