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T297 BDN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,329 mi
Last recorded85,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 BDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,329 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 85,329 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 80,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 80,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,885 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 72,885 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,957 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,418 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 69,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 66,548 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 66,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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T297 BDN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T297 BDN, 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 T297 BDN registered?

T297 BDN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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