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T281 MLA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,174 mi
Last recorded73,174 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 MLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,174 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,727 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,837 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills are rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2018 58,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills are rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,447 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both o/s tyres outer side wall are in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,190 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,324 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,540 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,558 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 49,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,896 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,364 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,978 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,090 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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T281 MLA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T281 MLA, 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 MLA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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