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T280 PKE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,409 mi
Last recorded76,409 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 PKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baffles gone in centre/rear boxes

both rear tyres perrished

engine burnming oil slight blue smoke

engine oil leak

n/s/f headlight got condensation in

o/s/f discs scored

Fail 23 Sep 2013 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baffles gone in centre/rear boxes

both rear tyres perrished

engine burnming oil slight blue smoke

engine oil leak

n/s/f headlight got condensation in

o/s/f discs scored

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,292 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 62,292 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,874 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,874 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,511 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 47,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,138 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 38,138 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 23,446 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 23,446 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 PKE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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