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S262 RCP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,250 mi
Last recorded103,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 RCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,250 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 103,250 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Dec 2013 98,827 miles

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

EXTENSIVE UNDERBODY WELDING REPAIRS

Pass 5 Dec 2012 95,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

imbalance on rear brake's 56%

slight damage to windscreen

wear in front antiroll bar/ tie bar bushes

Fail 30 Nov 2012 95,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

imbalance on rear brake's 56%

slight damage to windscreen

wear in front antiroll bar/ tie bar bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2011 92,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,598 miles

Offside inner sill/outrigger slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,539 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,292 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking/perished

corrosion to neraside front floorpan outrigger - outside prescribed areas

Fail 18 Dec 2008 60,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres cracking/perished

corrosion to neraside front floorpan outrigger - outside prescribed areas

Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,824 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 37,073 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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S262 RCP 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 71.4%.

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 S262 RCP, 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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S262 RCP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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