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V256 LAN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,382 mi
Last recorded69,382 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 LAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,382 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 69,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,847 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on outer edge & perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front out rigger is corroded & hole but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on outer edge & perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front out rigger is corroded & hole but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 65,272 miles

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

Coolant leak (radiator temp sensors)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 59,806 miles

both rear chassis legs corroded on spring seats

nearside door shut corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

both rear chassis legs corroded on spring seats

coolant leak from bottom hose on radiator

nearside door shut corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,854 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osr tyre badly perished on sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil pressure sensor leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,529 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 37,529 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,177 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 33,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,671 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,742 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 23,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,197 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 13,811 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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V256 LAN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V256 LAN, 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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V256 LAN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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