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T273 AHG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,829 mi
Last recorded73,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 AHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,167 miles

Corrosion to bulkhead near brake servo

Driver's seat loose in runners

Exhaust leaking from front/centre clamp

O/S/F tyre valve perished & split

O/S/R tyre valve badly worn by wheel trim ring

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2010 70,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Corrosion to bulkhead near brake servo

Driver's seat loose in runners

Exhaust leaking from front/centre clamp

O/S/F tyre valve perished & split

O/S/R tyre valve badly worn by wheel trim ring

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,747 miles

nearside front wheel slight damaged,brake discs wearing,brake ferrules corroding,bonnet release handle broken

offside front+nearside rear tyres wearing low on tread+small cuts

Fail 22 Jun 2009 65,743 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wheel slight damaged,brake discs wearing,brake ferrules corroding,bonnet release handle broken

offside front+nearside rear tyres wearing low on tread+small cuts

Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,868 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 59,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,801 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,801 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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T273 AHG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T273 AHG, 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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T273 AHG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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