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T272 FGT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,278 mi
Last recorded44,278 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 FGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,278 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,278 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 38,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,266 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre wall cracking

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre wall cracking

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,468 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2008 30,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 24,953 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 24,953 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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T272 FGT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T272 FGT, 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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T272 FGT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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