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T272 NGW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,574 mi
Last recorded128,574 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 NGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 128,574 miles

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

bad oil leak suspect porous sump.under car badly covered in oil

taped repair to n/s/r lamp meeting requirements at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 126,297 miles

Front wiper rubbers very poor condition just meets requirements

Nearside Rear tyre badly underinflated nail in tyre

very bad oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 123,897 miles

o/s/f tyre in poor condition due to cracking/ageing recommend replacement

Pass 27 Jun 2014 121,084 miles

coolant level low

front brake pads look low

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside rear + nearside front tyres slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished + split

rear wiper blade split

small stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2014 121,084 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant level low

front brake pads look low

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside rear + nearside front tyres slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished + split

rear wiper blade split

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,288 miles

Oil leak

small stonechip in front windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2012 117,107 miles

rear exhaust box minor leaks

slight damage to centre exhaust box

small stone chip in front windscreen

surface corrosion to nearside + offside + centre front cross member

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear inner sills

Pass 20 Jun 2011 114,317 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

oil leak

slight movement in nearside + offside rear wheel bearings

small stone chip in front screen

surface corrosion + minor leaks to rear exhaust system

surface corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 29 Jun 2010 111,857 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 111,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 109,227 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 109,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 106,645 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 106,644 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS MOUNT CORRODED BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD

Pass 26 Jun 2007 104,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 104,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE DAMAGED

Pass 28 Jun 2006 100,757 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 100,757 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NGW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T272 NGW, 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 T272 NGW registered?

T272 NGW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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