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T228 RGH

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,250 mi
Last recorded84,250 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 RGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 84,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,663 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front inner wing guard would benefit from attention

Fail 6 Oct 2014 49,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front inner wing guard would benefit from attention

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,099 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 33,099 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,329 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,446 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 21,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 18,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,630 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,648 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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T228 RGH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T228 RGH, 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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T228 RGH is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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