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V251 FNJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,264 mi
Last recorded69,264 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 FNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 67,175 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,761 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 64,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,669 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 61,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 58,590 miles

Both front wipers is slightly smearing

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 58,590 miles

Both front wipers is slightly smearing

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 55,652 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres are close to 1.6mm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,652 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres are close to 1.6mm

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,188 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,439 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Sep 2010 46,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,465 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,529 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,272 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 32,272 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play o/s/f top shock mount,chassis rails corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,872 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 27,872 miles

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

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

slight blow centre exhaust

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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V251 FNJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V251 FNJ, 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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V251 FNJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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