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T280 AWW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,680 mi
Last recorded129,680 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 AWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,680 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,311 miles

n/s/f head light perished

o/s/f headlight perished

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall and close to legal limit

radiator fan insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2016 126,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f head light perished

o/s/f headlight perished

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall and close to legal limit

radiator fan insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2015 124,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r handbrake cable sticking

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

Fail 14 Apr 2015 124,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r handbrake cable sticking

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 123,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 123,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in off-side rear tyre

off- side rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 115,186 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 113,693 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 110,854 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 108,306 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 105,672 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 102,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 98,885 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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T280 AWW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T280 AWW, 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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T280 AWW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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