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T308 BKV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,135 mi
Last recorded74,135 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 BKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,135 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,204 miles

crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,204 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,269 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 33,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,809 miles

all four tyres starting to perish..

Fail 20 Mar 2012 31,809 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all four tyres starting to perish..

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,710 miles

front antiroll bar, stabiliser arms, lower suspension arms and offside front coil spring starting to rust

front panel slight damage

nearside door mirror repaired

nearside front headlamp mounting slight movement

nearside outer sill panel/ doorstep starting to rust

offside door mirror glass small crack

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Fail 26 Mar 2011 30,710 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front antiroll bar, stabiliser arms, lower suspension arms and offside front coil spring starting to rust

nearside front headlamp mounting slight movement

nearside outer sill panel/ doorstep starting to rust

offside door mirror glass small crack

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,141 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,844 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 28,844 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,192 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 27,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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T308 BKV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T308 BKV, 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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T308 BKV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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