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T312 KBU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,383 mi
Last recorded100,383 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT312 KBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,383 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

corrosion holes in spare wheel well

oil leak

service brake efficiency only just met

slight noise and play offside rear wheel bearing

some wear in wiper arms

wheels off inspection front brakes not visible

Fail 20 Jan 2015 100,383 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner sills corroded

corrosion holes in spare wheel well

oil leak

slight noise and play offside rear wheel bearing

some wear in wiper arms

wheels off inspection front brakes not visible

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,545 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet difficult to open

both front suspension arms corroded

corrosion holes in spare wheel well

corrosion holes nearside rear chassis leg

front anti roll bar and mounts corroded

nearside front road wheel impact damage and tyre had sidewall repair

rear inner sills corroded

wheels off inspection front brakes

wheels off inspection front brakes

Fail 3 Dec 2013 92,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet difficult to open

both front suspension arms corroded

corrosion holes in spare wheel well

corrosion rear chassis and inner sills

heavy corrosion front anti roll bar and mount brackets

wheels off inspection front brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,830 miles

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

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

radiator slight leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 84,830 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

radiator slight leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 81,436 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 74,705 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 74,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,258 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 50,150 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 50,150 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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T312 KBU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 T312 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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T312 KBU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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