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V198 HCF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,807 mi
Last recorded79,807 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 HCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,807 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 79,807 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,044 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 79,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,771 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 74,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF Wing / Bumper damaged

Oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,799 miles

Brake fluid reqs changing (2.5% h2o)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Bumper and body damage to O/S/F sharp edges have been covered with tape.

Coolant level found low (reqs investigation)

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

N/S Inner cv boot split / leaking.

N/S/R Lamp cluster has coloured tape applied

Fail 15 Nov 2011 64,799 miles

Brake fluid reqs changing (2.5% h2o)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Bumper and body damage to O/S/F sharp edges have been covered with tape.

Coolant level found low (reqs investigation)

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

N/S Inner cv boot split / leaking.

N/S/R Lamp cluster has coloured tape applied

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,161 miles

Clutch badly worn

Front No plate cracked

Front bumper damaged and taped in place.

N/S lamp cluster temp repair (tape over lense to cover white light)

Temp repair to O/S mirror (taped in place)

Temprature guage not working

Fail 16 Nov 2010 63,139 miles

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

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

Clutch badly worn

Front No plate cracked

Front bumper damaged and taped in place.

N/S lamp cluster temp repair (tape over lense to cover white light)

Temp repair to O/S mirror (taped in place)

Temprature guage not working

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,483 miles

Centre / rear exhaust sections badly rusted

Tape used to repair N/S/R lamp assy

Temp repair to O/S mirror

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,965 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT No PLATE

FRONT DISCS LIPED

N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHT LEAK

O/S/F WHEEL ARCH TRIM MISSING

TEMP REPAIR TO N/S/R LAMP LENS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 53,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,502 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 49,502 miles

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

N/S/F outer cv gaitor insecure , grease near brake disc & pads

N/S/R/lamp unit broken with temp repair

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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V198 HCF 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 66.7%.

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 V198 HCF, 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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What year was V198 HCF registered?

V198 HCF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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