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V284 GEF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 GEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 79,909 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 79,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

anti roll bar slightly out of line sat againts exhaust front pipe

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,529 miles

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

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 7 Dec 2009 71,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,618 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 62,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,460 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 55,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer fouling rear bumper and axle beam

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

one front engine mount bolt loose

Pass 4 Feb 2006 51,553 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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V284 GEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V284 GEF, 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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V284 GEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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