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T289 WEV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,489 mi
Last recorded92,489 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 WEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 92,489 miles

surface corrosion to rear engine mount area, and both rear lower inner arches

Pass 29 May 2012 89,787 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion to nearside front chassis rail, nearside rear inner sill, both rear chassis rails and engine stabilizer mount area

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly harsh

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 83,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 76,886 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 74,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,056 miles

Slight imbalance to rear brakes.

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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T289 WEV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T289 WEV, 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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T289 WEV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T289 WEV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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