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V291 HTC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,494 mi
Last recorded118,494 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 HTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 118,494 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 118,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,208 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 114,154 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,394 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear (3.5.1b)

EML ON

Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,565 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 102,565 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,494 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 94,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod dangerous (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,642 miles

o/s/f track rod end dust cover starting to perrish

oil leak

slight noise to n/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,231 miles

brake load sensor stiff

o/s/r handbrake cable to starting to frey

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,268 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,267 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/r shock absober damp

o/s/r shock absober damp and weak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,015 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,082 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,481 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,626 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,321 miles

rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

slight leak to centre exhaust

slight play to o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,711 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 41,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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V291 HTC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V291 HTC, 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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V291 HTC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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