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T298 KBU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,257 mi
Last recorded48,257 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 KBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 48,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,131 miles

o/s front crossmember o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

o/s front jacking point corroded and holed outside a perscribed area

slight bind o/s front hub

Fail 8 May 2014 47,131 miles

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

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

o/s front crossmember o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

o/s front jacking point corroded and holed outside a perscribed area

slight bind o/s front hub

Pass 9 May 2013 45,694 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded and inner pads appear low

o/s door check strap noisy

o/s front jacking point and o/s rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear silencer cover deteriarated and slight blow from exhaust

Pass 3 May 2012 44,358 miles

both front wiper blades split

front brake discs corroded pads ok

o/s front jacking point corroded

rear no/plate faded

slight blow exhaust

Fail 2 May 2012 44,358 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades split

front brake discs corroded pads ok

o/s front jacking point corroded

rear no/plate faded

slight blow exhaust

Pass 3 May 2011 43,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front ,front suspension bracket corroded

rear no/plate fading

slight play and slight noise in o/s rear hub

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 5 May 2010 42,010 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,967 miles

rear wiper blade torn

starting to corroed on bulkhead under brake servo

Pass 9 May 2008 39,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 36,335 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,445 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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T298 KBU 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 83.3%.

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 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 T298 KBU, 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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T298 KBU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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