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V261 RCA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,552 mi
Last recorded102,552 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 RCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,552 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 102,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 97,765 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

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

centre exhaust blowing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,577 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 91,575 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 82,592 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 82,592 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,184 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 71,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

c/v gaiter inner clips broken

Pass 12 May 2011 62,826 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 58,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 58,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 55,593 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 55,593 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 12 Dec 2008 53,558 miles

airbag light on

both headlights misting up

Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,090 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,022 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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V261 RCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc 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 V261 RCA, 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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V261 RCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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