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T279 VEB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,878 mi
Last recorded74,878 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,878 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 74,878 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,283 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 74,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,903 miles

car has some genral corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

car has some genral corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2013 69,197 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,197 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,935 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres crackin

rear number plate damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,660 miles

front no plate becoming unclear

o/s headlamp cracked

slight leak on cv boots

Fail 17 Feb 2010 65,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate becoming unclear

o/s headlamp cracked

slight leak on cv boots

Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,592 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 73,592 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 67,163 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 67,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 59,855 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 59,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 50,515 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 VEB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VEB, 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 T279 VEB registered?

T279 VEB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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