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T281 LGV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,192 mi
Last recorded85,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 LGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 9 Jul 2009 85,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 Jul 2008 76,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 76,283 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,349 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 73,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 66,305 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 66,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 LGV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LGV, 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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T281 LGV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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