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T297 MLA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,248 mi
Last recorded80,248 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 MLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,248 miles

both rear tyres aged and cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2013 80,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres aged and cracked

Pass 16 May 2012 71,260 miles

MIL lamp intermittant fault code P0650 probable cause is a malfunction within the instrument cluster.

Fail 4 May 2012 71,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

MIL lamp intermittant fault code P0650 probable cause is a malfunction within the instrument cluster.

Pass 10 May 2011 67,319 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 67,313 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 19 May 2010 63,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight knock from steering

Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2009 55,116 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,550 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,685 miles

offside plus nearside rear tyres outer walls cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,971 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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T297 MLA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MLA, 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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T297 MLA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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