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T279 MEC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,200 mi
Last recorded46,200 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 MEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 46,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 42,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,363 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,632 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,780 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,307 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2013 36,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,824 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 34,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,183 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,530 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,715 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,212 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,976 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
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T279 MEC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T279 MEC, 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 MEC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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