How long will my car last?

See the estimate and what supports it

The report shows the remaining-life result supplied for the vehicle, alongside available model and manufacturer benchmarks. It explains the inputs and the limits of the prediction.

The prediction and comparison statistics are labelled separately with their source and check date. Treat the estimate as one input to a maintenance or replacement decision.

Compare car life expectancy by model, age and mileage

Review the available average final age and mileage for the model and manufacturer. Population figures show how many vehicles from the relevant group remain licensed or declared off road where the dataset supplies them.

These comparisons help put the car in context. They describe groups of vehicles and should not be treated as a guaranteed limit for an individual example.

Look at the MOT record before making the next decision

Review the car's full MOT history through the separate MOT check. Dated advisories and repeated issue patterns can give you practical questions about its maintenance.

An old advisory does not prove a current fault or an unrepaired problem. Use the report to focus a conversation with a mechanic and check supporting invoices.

Keep it, repair it or plan a replacement?

A lifespan estimate is one piece of that decision. Combine it with the current condition, repair quotations, reliability needs and cost of replacing the car.

Use the manufacturer maintenance schedule and current inspection findings alongside the estimate. The report does not establish how long the individual vehicle will remain usable.

How it works

• Identify your car: Enter the registration and confirm the vehicle
• Get the 99p report: RCC requests the supported AutoPredict estimate and statistics
• Review the context: Review the prediction and model statistics, then compare them with the MOT record and maintenance evidence you hold

Frequently asked questions

Can you predict exactly how long a car will last?

A statistical model can estimate remaining life from available data. The actual outcome depends on condition, maintenance, use and events that the model cannot know.

What information is used in the report?

RCC presents AutoPredict's supplied prediction and statistics alongside the matched vehicle identity. The full MOT history and maintenance records should be checked separately.

Does high mileage mean the car is near the end of its life?

Mileage is one factor. Maintenance, condition, age and use also matter. The report helps compare the car with available benchmarks instead of setting a universal mileage cut-off.

Can it tell me how long the car will last with a fault?

A statistical prediction cannot diagnose a present fault or establish a safe driving distance. Arrange an appropriate inspection for warning lights, leaks, transmission problems or other symptoms.

Does an MOT pass guarantee that the car will last?

An MOT result is a dated test outcome. It does not establish the car's future lifespan. Review the test record alongside current condition and maintenance evidence.

Are the figures specific to this car or its model?

The prediction is returned for the queried vehicle where supported. The comparison statistics relate to broader model or manufacturer groups. RCC labels the two separately.

Will the report tell me whether to scrap the car?

It provides evidence for planning. Use an inspection, repair quotation and your own requirements when deciding whether to repair, retain or replace a vehicle.

How much does the Vehicle Life Report cost?

It costs 99p as a one-off purchase. Reopening the same saved report does not require another payment.

What if the prediction is unavailable?

The report explains when no supported prediction is returned. Missing provider data is not replaced with an AI-generated lifespan.

Get a clearer basis for the next decision

Check the estimate, review the evidence and discuss the car's condition with a mechanic.