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V283 ETO

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,876 mi
Last recorded121,876 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 ETO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 121,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2014 121,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 113,711 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Exhaust noisy & corroding

Ns front ball joint rubber leaking grease

Play in ns front track rod end

Play in os front shock absorber

Play in rear wheel bearings

Rear tyres bold on edges-on limit

Steering wheel damaged

Fail 27 Dec 2012 113,711 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal spongy

Exhaust noisy & corroding

Ns front ball joint rubber leaking grease

Play in ns front track rod end

Play in os front shock absorber

Play in rear wheel bearings

Rear tyres bold on edges-on limit

Steering wheel damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2012 104,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 104,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,329 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 100,218 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 93,911 miles

Brake hoses perished & slightly cracked

Front brake pipes covered in grease

Heavy surface corrosion to front chassis crossmember

Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underbody

Radiator in poor condition & leaking slightly

Rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn & flexing

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Wheel trims in poor condition

Front bumper insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2009 93,910 miles

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

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

Borderline flexing to OSR axle mounting bush

Brake pipes perished

Front brake covered in grease

Heavy surface corrosion to front chassis crossmember

Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underbody

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Radiator in poor condition & leaking slightly

Rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn & flexing

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Wheel trims in poor condition

Front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2008 87,444 miles

damage to o/s/f quater panel , spare tyre cracking/worn to 2mm tread , front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 21 Dec 2008 87,444 miles

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to o/s/f quater panel , spare tyre cracking/worn to 2mm tread , front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 18 Dec 2007 81,248 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,247 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 76,320 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 71,222 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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V283 ETO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V283 ETO, 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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V283 ETO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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