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T255 RWT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,894 mi
Last recorded42,894 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 RWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,894 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion on various brake pipes

exhaust blowing slightly

offside front balljoint rubber in poor condition

tyres cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2013 42,894 miles

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion on various brake pipes

exhaust blowing slightly

offside front balljoint rubber in poor condition

tyres cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded

front number plate in poor condition

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,599 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 39,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal parts of both front brake flexi hoses corroded

rear of both inner sills corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,749 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,963 miles

Rear wiper split

Slight coolant leak from radiator sensor

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,454 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 26,454 miles

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

radiator sensor area damp

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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T255 RWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T255 RWT, 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 T255 RWT registered?

T255 RWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T255 RWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T255 RWT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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