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T212 RPC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

72,300 mi
Last recorded72,300 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 RPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 72,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface rust appearing in o/s/r inner body sill

Fail 11 Feb 2020 72,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface rust appearing in o/s/r inner body sill

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,585 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear surface rust appearing in both inner body sills

Fail 14 Feb 2019 57,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear surface rust appearing in both inner body sills

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,688 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

surface rust appearing in both rear inner body sills

Fail 8 Feb 2018 51,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

surface rust appearing in both rear inner body sills

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,583 miles

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

surface rust appearing in both rear inner body sills

Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear bad age cracks appearing

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

surface rust appearing in both rear inner body sills

Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,138 miles

age cracks appearing in both rear tyre walls

surface rust appearing in both rear inner body sills

Fail 21 Mar 2016 43,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age cracks appearing in both rear tyre walls

surface rust appearing in both rear inner body sills

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,584 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres have age cracks in side walls

Fail 23 Mar 2015 42,583 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)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres have age cracks in side walls

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,975 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 41,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,100 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 38,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,431 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,430 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sidewall cracking n/s front and o/s rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sidewalls cracking front and rear tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,817 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 15 Mar 2007 32,817 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,343 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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T212 RPC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 T212 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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T212 RPC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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