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T283 SFA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,622 mi
Last recorded65,622 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 SFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 65,622 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axles area and inner sills area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,647 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,183 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 56,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut open (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 1 May 2015 50,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 46,918 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,016 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished

stickers removed from zone a of windscreen prior to test

various prescribed areas corroded not excessive this m/o/t

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,434 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti roll bar mounts corroded

corrosion to both rear inner sills

n/s front tyre has damage to outer side wall

n/s/ rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion on both rear inner body sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Fail 4 Apr 2011 39,854 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion on both rear inner body sills

Unable to check handbrake cables in guilds as greased and dirty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,306 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,313 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 36,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,637 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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T283 SFA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T283 SFA, 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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T283 SFA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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