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V197 ERF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,449 mi
Last recorded100,449 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 ERF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 100,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 100,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,522 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 93,874 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills and spring mountings

Fail 12 Jan 2016 90,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills and spring mountings

Pass 31 Dec 2014 86,960 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 86,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,086 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,281 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,190 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,404 miles

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

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 18 Jan 2010 66,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,531 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,664 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,998 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 44,658 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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V197 ERF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V197 ERF, 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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V197 ERF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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