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T288 LKH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,135 mi
Last recorded79,135 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 LKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,135 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both rear inner sills crusty

nearside rear tyres starting to step inner egde

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,831 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 73,822 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)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

surface rust to under body in placies

Fail 17 Mar 2011 66,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

surface rust to under body in placies

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,404 miles

Oil leak

surface rust to under body

Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,404 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface rust to under body

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,079 miles

Oil leak

surface rust to under body

Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,728 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,755 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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T288 LKH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T288 LKH, 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 T288 LKH registered?

T288 LKH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T288 LKH safe to buy?

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