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V285 JWO

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,892 mi
Last recorded76,892 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 JWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,892 miles

Oil leak from crankshaft oil seal area at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2016 76,892 miles

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

Oil leak from crankshaft oil seal area at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,705 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 68,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,809 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,951 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,391 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 43,596 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Unable to inspect inner wings due to plastic covers.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 40,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Unable to inspect inner wings due to plastic covers.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,881 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,317 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,716 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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V285 JWO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V285 JWO, 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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V285 JWO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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