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T285 XUY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,682 mi
Last recorded64,682 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 XUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,682 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 64,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,168 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 60,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,593 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 58,585 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn is deteriated

Fail 20 Aug 2011 57,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre o/wall damage

n/s rear tyre o/wall degraded change asap

Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,443 miles

n/s front tyre o/wall damage

n/s rear tyre o/wall degraded change asap

Pass 14 Aug 2010 56,130 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 52,156 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 48,588 miles

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

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)

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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T285 XUY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T285 XUY, 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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What year was T285 XUY registered?

T285 XUY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T285 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T285 XUY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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