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T274 RDK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,417 mi
Last recorded75,417 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 RDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,417 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,414 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

hazard warning light switch cover missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,019 miles

Oil leak

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

travel in service brake pedal

Fail 21 Jul 2008 66,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

rear light lens have been smoked

travel in service brake pedal

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,298 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 57,288 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air box insecure

nearside front and offside front seat belt pretenonors gone off

Fail 3 Mar 2006 41,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,169 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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T274 RDK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T274 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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T274 RDK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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