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V289 MGS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,183 mi
Last recorded62,183 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,183 miles

both rear inner sills coroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear inner sills coroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f upper spring support noisey and stiff in oporation

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,702 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 50,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,611 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,809 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,754 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,754 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,861 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 38,854 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,059 miles

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,696 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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V289 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc 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 V289 MGS, 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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What year was V289 MGS registered?

V289 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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