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T282 VWS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,950 mi
Last recorded38,950 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 VWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 38,950 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 36,928 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower crossmember corroded

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished/cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2019 31,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower crossmember corroded

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished/cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer egdes (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre age cracks

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

Rear both rear tyres age cracks

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 19,804 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriated but not blowing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 19,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated but not blowing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,838 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 18,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,086 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,348 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,619 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,839 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 13,071 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 11,671 miles

near side door mirror missing †

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 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T282 VWS, 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 VWS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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