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T271 KOL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,433 mi
Last recorded119,433 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 KOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 119,433 miles

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 11 Aug 2010 119,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on front lower panel,chassis and rear inner sill sections

different size tyres fitted front-rear

free travel on parking brake

front washers badly aimed

heavy corrosion around rear coil spring mounts

pitting on front inner brake discs

some corrosion on parking brake cables

some fading on rear number plate

Pass 12 Aug 2009 114,385 miles

advanced corrosion on rear chassis legs

advanced play in n/s wiper arm

fan belt loose

front and rear tyre sizes different

front discs heavily corroded

horn tone poor

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

n/s track rod end boot split

play in o/s track rod end under load

rear number plate faded

surface corrosion on all front suspension componants

Fail 12 Aug 2009 114,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced corrosion on rear chassis legs

advanced play in n/s wiper arm

fan belt loose

front and rear tyre sizes different

front discs heavily corroded

horn tone poor

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

n/s track rod end boot split

play in o/s track rod end under load

rear number plate faded

surface corrosion on all front suspension componants

Pass 20 Aug 2008 107,723 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 107,723 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 90,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 69,917 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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T271 KOL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KOL, 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 KOL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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