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T157 RPC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,140 mi
Last recorded58,140 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 RPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,140 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sill panels

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,007 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sill panels

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,420 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,160 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,274 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 43,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/F tyre deteriorating / perishing all over

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,431 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low and perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 Jul 2009 39,431 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low and perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,684 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,426 miles

Front bumper insecure

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Jun 2006 23,224 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,224 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

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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T157 RPC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T157 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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What year was T157 RPC registered?

T157 RPC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T157 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T157 RPC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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