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V284 GJU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,920 mi
Last recorded80,920 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 GJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front number plate slight deteriorated

n/s/f/o c.v joint clicking

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt fully due to childseat fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2011 80,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil leak at pressure switch

front number plate slight deteriorated

n/s/f/o c.v joint clicking

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt fully due to childseat fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,753 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 74,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,117 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 69,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,004 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,265 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 59,265 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,901 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 50,901 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GJU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V284 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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