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V296 JBP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

41,937 mi
Last recorded41,937 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 JBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panels both side (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 41,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panels both side (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,878 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 36,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 35,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Reflector damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering noise

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 35,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Reflector damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering noise

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,504 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,503 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

auxillary belt frayed

Pass 6 Dec 2013 748,814 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 74,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Off side hedlamp automatic adjuster clicking permenently.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,403 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

overspray on front number plate

Fail 16 Oct 2012 71,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

overspray on front number plate

Fail 18 Oct 2011 56,711 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,711 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,158 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,718 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 39,718 miles

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

Battery insecure

Both front tyres are wearing on edges also offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 27 Sep 2008 39,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Both front tyres are wearing on edges also offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,418 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,418 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2007 34,086 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 34,086 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 30,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,490 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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V296 JBP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 V296 JBP, 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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V296 JBP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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