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V196 XJO

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,589 mi
Last recorded101,589 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 XJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,589 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 101,585 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,437 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 99,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 99,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,906 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 95,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,145 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 94,140 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,236 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 92,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,131 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 88,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 85,045 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,830 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 83,819 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,558 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 73,670 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 73,669 miles

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

front brake pads appear worn

Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,115 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 64,302 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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V196 XJO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V196 XJO, 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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V196 XJO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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