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T242 KCP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,913 mi
Last recorded80,913 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 KCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,913 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 75,285 miles

general surface rust under body

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,759 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,172 miles

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

rear inner sills corroded

slight corrosion to rear top coil spring mounts

Fail 24 Jul 2008 62,146 miles

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

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

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

rear inner sills corroded

slight corrosion to rear top coil spring mounts

Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,907 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil spring top mounts corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2007 59,900 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil spring top mounts corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,755 miles

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

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

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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T242 KCP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T242 KCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T242 KCP registered?

T242 KCP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T242 KCP safe to buy?

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