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T221 RNU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,100 mi
Last recorded77,100 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 RNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 77,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing slightly

surface corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 12 May 2009 77,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing slightly

surface corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,662 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 72,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,177 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,458 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 60,337 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T221 RNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 T221 RNU, 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 T221 RNU registered?

T221 RNU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T221 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T221 RNU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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