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T260 RDK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,465 mi
Last recorded78,465 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT260 RDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,465 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 78,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 71,986 miles

front reg cracked

o/s/f wing corroded

slight exhaust leak

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2010 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front reg cracked

o/s/f wing corroded

slight exhaust leak

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,430 miles

o/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/rtyre perished

rear exhaust supperted by wire

rear shocks corroded

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 19 Nov 2009 65,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/rtyre perished

rear exhaust supperted by wire

rear shocks corroded

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 61,831 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 61,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,848 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,793 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 54,793 miles

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

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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T260 RDK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T260 RDK, 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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T260 RDK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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