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T281 BRP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,419 mi
Last recorded87,419 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 BRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,419 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

nearside front outer cv boot clip broken

Fail 7 Nov 2011 87,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

nearside front outer cv boot clip broken

Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,090 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 4 Nov 2010 80,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,625 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 72,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,748 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 68,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,150 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,140 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2005

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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T281 BRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T281 BRP, 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 T281 BRP registered?

T281 BRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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