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J2 VLW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,030 mi
Last recorded90,030 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 VLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 90,030 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 89,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 77,193 miles

All brake hose shrouds corroded. advise replacement of o/s/f flexible hose

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s front chassis corroded within 30cm of suspension arm mountings

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 77,192 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak intermediate & rear exhaust sections (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All brake hose shrouds corroded. advise replacement of o/s/f flexible hose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit & perished. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s front chassis corroded within 30cm of suspension arm mountings

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,683 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 64,651 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,080 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 62,072 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,021 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,449 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 51,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 46,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 46,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 43,642 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate slightly crack

OSR tyre deteriorating, treads got cracks

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 41,980 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 41,490 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,866 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 40,866 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 38,808 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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J2 VLW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J2 VLW, 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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J2 VLW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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