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V283 FPW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 131,490 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 131,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,053 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear reg plate fading

Fail 21 Jul 2012 127,053 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear reg plate fading

Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 123,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear No plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 May 2010 123,639 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear No plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 May 2009 119,263 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 119,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 114,024 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 114,005 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 108,270 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 98,689 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 FPW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FPW, 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 FPW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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