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T278 MGY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,102 mi
Last recorded22,102 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 MGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 22,102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 20,984 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 19,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 17,035 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 15,311 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 13,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 13,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 13,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 12,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,486 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,978 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 11,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,666 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 11,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,846 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,204 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 9,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,673 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 6,671 miles

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

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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T278 MGY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T278 MGY, 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 T278 MGY registered?

T278 MGY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T278 MGY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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