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T291 SFA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,717 mi
Last recorded47,717 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 47,717 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger door mirror missing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,717 miles

Passenger door mirror missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 45,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,396 miles

Drivers door mirror in poor condition

Passenger door mirror missing

Fail 13 Apr 2011 43,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers door mirror in poor condition

Passenger door mirror missing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,068 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged rec. replacement

N/s rear light lens damaged rec. replacement

Passenger door mirror missing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,717 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 38,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,124 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,080 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,630 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 SFA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T291 SFA, 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 T291 SFA registered?

T291 SFA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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