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T282 RPC

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,311 mi
Last recorded111,311 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 RPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 111,311 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner and outer sills have corrosion

front to rear chassis rails have corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 105,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brakes slightly binding and in my opinion could do with a service as vehicle appears to have been sttod up for a while

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

oil light flicking on and off

Fail 29 Feb 2012 105,334 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brakes slightly binding and in my opinion could do with a service as vehicle appears to have been sttod up for a while

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

oil light flicking on and off

Pass 29 Jun 2010 102,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise: n/s/f wheel rim slight damage.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 102,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise: n/s/f wheel rim slight damage.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 91,806 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 858,212 miles

advise: n/s/f rim dented and tyre has cut in outer side wall.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 858,212 miles

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

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

advise: n/s/f rim dented and tyre has cut in outer side wall.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,365 miles

advise: n/s/f tyre has cuts in o/s/w.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 74,365 miles

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

advise: n/s/f tyre has cuts in o/s/w.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 62,966 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 62,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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T282 RPC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T282 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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T282 RPC is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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