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GCZ 7297

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,155 mi
Last recorded72,155 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 7297
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,155 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 72,146 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

low effort on rear brakes

n/s door mirror

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,069 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 88,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 67,942 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,876 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 50,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,017 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 44,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,411 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 39,411 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GCZ 7297 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,081 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 GCZ 7297, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GCZ 7297 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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