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V279 ERR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,091 mi
Last recorded142,091 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 ERR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 142,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 139,493 miles

Welding repairs silliconed and under sealed restricting full inspection of work carried out

Fail 13 May 2014 139,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

N/S rear tyre perished on outer edge

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

Pass 23 May 2013 135,178 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 135,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 131,027 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 127,654 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 124,313 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Sump is corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 124,312 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Sump is corroded.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Pass 12 May 2009 119,956 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 115,980 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jun 2008 115,980 miles

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

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 May 2007 111,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 104,963 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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V279 ERR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V279 ERR, 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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V279 ERR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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