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T291 MFL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,173 mi
Last recorded93,173 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 MFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,173 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules are corroded.

Both rear axle bushes have slight play.

brake pipes are coated so unable to fully inspect pipes.

slight blow at middle and rear joins on exhaust system.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 93,155 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front brake hose ferrules are corroded.

Both rear axle bushes have slight play.

brake pipes are coated so unable to fully inspect pipes.

slight blow at middle and rear joins on exhaust system.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,150 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 90,126 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,629 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,981 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,301 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,767 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,302 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 41,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 38,317 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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T291 MFL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T291 MFL, 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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T291 MFL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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