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T301 TVM

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,541 mi
Last recorded84,541 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 TVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 84,541 miles

steel brake pipe found to be ok after cleaning

Fail 8 May 2013 84,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,964 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 73,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 May 2011 73,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,009 miles

REAR CHASSIS AND SILL BACKS CORRODING...UNABLE TO CHECK REAR BELTS DUE TO SEATS BEING DOWN...FRONT DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE,,,FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT...REAR TYRES CRACKING

Fail 22 Apr 2010 69,007 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

REAR CHASSIS AND SILL BACKS CORRODING...UNABLE TO CHECK REAR BELTS DUE TO SEATS BEING DOWN...FRONT DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE,,,FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT...REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,429 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,264 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,127 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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T301 TVM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 T301 TVM, 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 T301 TVM registered?

T301 TVM is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T301 TVM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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