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PIW 8989

2002 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,329 mi
Last recorded150,329 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsavan97,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 8989
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 150,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

play in steering column

Fail 2 Nov 2011

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

play in steering column

Pass 21 Sep 2010 147,790 miles

Front and rear no.plates damaged

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

Nearside inner cv boot split

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

Offside rear light cracked

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 20 Sep 2010 147,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front and rear no.plates damaged

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

Nearside inner cv boot split

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

Offside rear light cracked

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 15 Jan 2009 138,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 138,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 110,012 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 87,254 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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PIW 8989 is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 97,206 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PIW 8989, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PIW 8989 registered?

PIW 8989 is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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