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T148 RPC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,958 mi
Last recorded72,958 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 RPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 72,958 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 72,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,517 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 64,517 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,483 miles

rear underbody & chassis legs partially undersealed

Fail 9 Sep 2022 58,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

rear underbody & chassis legs partially undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,943 miles

The rear under body & outer rear sill are under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2020 54,653 miles

The rear under body is under sealed

Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,161 miles

The rear under body is under sealed

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,491 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

centre exhaust leaking

rear inner bodywork sills corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2018 52,491 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

centre exhaust leaking

rear inner bodywork sills corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,355 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,912 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,616 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 49,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength FLITCH PANEL (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 47,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 36,257 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,038 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,645 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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T148 RPC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T148 RPC, 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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T148 RPC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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