CarVerify

Free Car Check

T273 VOM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,355 mi
Last recorded58,355 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 VOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,355 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 50,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 50,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,033 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 45,022 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 42,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,618 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Front disc pads low.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 37,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Front disc pads low.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,823 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 24,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,041 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 22,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,402 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,440 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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T273 VOM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T273 VOM?

You can check the full history of T273 VOM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T273 VOM registered?

T273 VOM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T273 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T273 VOM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T273 VOM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T273 VOM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.