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T279 MAU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,504 mi
Last recorded111,504 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 MAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyres cracking up on inside

Offside Rear Tyre cracking up on inside

Pass 20 May 2015 109,609 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 109,602 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 102,913 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,686 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 90,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,480 miles

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,476 miles

front tyres getting down

parts under vehicle corroding

rear brakes becoming uneven

Fail 9 Mar 2009 85,555 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f/tyre wearing off on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting splitting

water pump bearings very noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,555 miles

water pump bearings very noisy

o/s/f/tyre wearing off on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 83,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 82,101 miles

as per 1st test

Fail 12 Mar 2007 82,101 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,642 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 80,642 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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T279 MAU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T279 MAU, 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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T279 MAU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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