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T271 RPC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,290 mi
Last recorded92,290 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 RPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2012 92,290 miles

front brake pads look low unable to inspect fully.

inbalance in front brakes just in limits.

rear number plate in poor condition.

slight play in o/s steering.

Fail 4 Nov 2012 92,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads look low unable to inspect fully.

inbalance in front brakes just in limits.

rear number plate in poor condition.

slight play in o/s steering.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

tested in very wet conditions.

Fail 19 Nov 2011 82,028 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 82,028 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,201 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,676 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn inner edge

Rear No plate slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 43,895 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 43,895 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,483 miles

play in rear hubs

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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T271 RPC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T271 RPC, 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 T271 RPC registered?

T271 RPC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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