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T287 DFT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

10,056 mi
Last recorded10,056 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 DFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 10,056 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy back box not standerd (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 10,056 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp incorrect colour both front (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy back box not standerd (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,938 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 93,938 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 88,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 88,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,454 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,128 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 79,128 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 74,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,896 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,090 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 71,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,650 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 66,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,987 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 64,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,354 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,423 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 48,423 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T287 DFT 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 55%.

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 T287 DFT, 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 T287 DFT registered?

T287 DFT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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