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T280 KGO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,172 mi
Last recorded88,172 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 KGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,172 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 88,175 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,952 miles

engine noisey (rattle from timing belt area)

o/s/r bearing noisey

Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,114 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 80,114 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,820 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 72,812 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 72,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,456 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 58,692 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 58,692 miles

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

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

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 KGO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T280 KGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T280 KGO registered?

T280 KGO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 August 1999.

Is T280 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T280 KGO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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