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T276 KNB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 KNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,277 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

chip in windscreen

offside front top shock absorber bearings starting to seize

oil leak

slight play in both front suspension arm bushes

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,769 miles

bulk head starting to corrode around the brake master cylinder

rear chassis starting to corrode around spring anchor

Fail 15 Feb 2012 67,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bulk head starting to corrode around the brake master cylinder

centre exhaust blow on sealing joint

mMAYJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK, NEEDS REPAIRING BEFORE FURTHER DAMGE IS CAUSED

nearside headlamp aim on the upper limit

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

rear chassis starting to corrode around spring anchor

rear tyres worn on the lower legal limit on the inner edges

slight play in the offside front steering rack ball end

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,048 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 66,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 64,036 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Jan 2009 61,780 miles

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

drivers seat belt buckle slightly stiff

offside and nearside rear chassis starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,780 miles

drivers seat belt buckle slightly stiff

offside and nearside rear chassis starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,220 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 59,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,057 miles

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

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

clean and grease rear flexi brake hose steel ferules

Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,228 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 50,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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T276 KNB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T276 KNB, 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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T276 KNB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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