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T280 TRE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,705 mi
Last recorded58,705 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,705 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear panel corroded behind rear bumper

Fail 9 Apr 2021 58,705 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear panel corroded behind rear bumper

Pass 16 Apr 2020 58,282 miles

Both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Offside Front Damage to outer wheel rim

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 58,282 miles

Both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Offside Front Damage to outer wheel rim

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,706 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both sills corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,975 miles

both rear sills corroding

coolant leak

Fail 19 Apr 2018 56,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear sills corroding

coolant leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,258 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front wheel damage

Rear both sills corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front discs lipped

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear sills corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear sills rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,436 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both sills at rear starting to rust/corrode

Fail 7 Apr 2014 52,436 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both sills at rear starting to rust/corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,710 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to split and weather on outer wall

Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to split and weather on outer wall

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2011 43,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,083 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,081 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,902 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 33,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,913 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 TRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TRE, 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 TRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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