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T280 LYD

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,720 mi
Last recorded60,720 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 LYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 60,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust down pipes heat shield loose

Nearside Rear valance excessivly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank filler pipe perishing

Fail 18 May 2026 60,716 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (front) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy downpipe at joint (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust down pipes heat shield loose

Nearside Rear valance excessivly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank filler pipe perishing

Pass 13 May 2025 57,443 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 54,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear sections of inner sills surface corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 49,500 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel filler hose slight perishing

o/s & n/s rear sections of inner sills surface corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 43,040 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 35,197 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 24,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 19,947 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 15,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 15,376 miles

steering rack gaiters "damp"

Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,797 miles

passengers door mirror loose

Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,948 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer

nearside door mirror loose

rear foglamp switch sticking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,113 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,070 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 12,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 10,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,934 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 9,729 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 9,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 8,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 7,390 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 LYD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LYD, 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 T280 LYD registered?

T280 LYD is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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