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V288 OBH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,378 mi
Last recorded60,378 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,378 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 60,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,902 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 58,820 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,519 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside front brake disc has got hot

nearside front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front constant velocity gaiter deteriorating causing slight weeping

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 30 Dec 2016 56,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion in various places

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front constant velocity gaiter deteriorating causing slight weeping

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 29 Dec 2015 54,434 miles

corrosion in various places

offside rear shock damp

Fail 29 Dec 2015 54,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

corrosion in various places

offside rear shock damp

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,917 miles

centre exhasut blowing

corrosion in various places

front discs worn

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear shock damp

Fail 16 Jan 2015 51,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

centre exhasut blowing

corrosion in various places

front discs worn

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear shock damp

Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,584 miles

offside rear shock damp

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

slight exhasut blow

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,287 miles

offside rear shcok damp

offside rear tyre worn on edge

play in bothfornt top strut mounts

Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,287 miles

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

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

offside rear shcok damp

offside rear tyre worn on edge

play in bothfornt top strut mounts

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,588 miles

exhaust blow

offside rear shock damp

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,949 miles

corrosion in various places

slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Jan 2010 40,065 miles

offside rear shock damp

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 3 Jan 2009 38,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside door mirror slightly insercure

Pass 5 Jan 2008 36,031 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 33,970 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 31,484 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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V288 OBH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V288 OBH, 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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V288 OBH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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