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T282 DLP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,098 mi
Last recorded116,098 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 DLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,098 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam not workimg flash.

offside front,tyre under inflated.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 116,098 miles

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

offside front,tyre under inflated.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam not workimg flash.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,601 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre cracking and perishing

offside front tyre tread getting low

possible signs of cracking on both B-pillars

Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

bolt missing fom exhaust clamp center

Fail 6 Dec 2011 108,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

bolt missing fom exhaust clamp center

Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,538 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,818 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 92,818 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,145 miles

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

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

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2007 63,020 miles

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

oil level at min,rear of chassis and inner sills rusting.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,020 miles

oil level at min,rear of chassis and inner sills rusting.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 43,888 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 43,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 37,275 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 37,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 32,669 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 32,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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T282 DLP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T282 DLP, 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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T282 DLP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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