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V297 ERF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,215 mi
Last recorded68,215 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 ERF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2013 68,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 68,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,692 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,950 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 57,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,935 miles

crack in paint by o/s/r door catch

excessive engine oil leak

front anti-roll bar support mounts starting to corrode

rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 1 Apr 2010 57,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

crack in paint by o/s/r door catch

excessive engine oil leak

front anti-roll bar support mounts starting to corrode

rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,860 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,185 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 53,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,288 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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V297 ERF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V297 ERF, 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 V297 ERF registered?

V297 ERF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V297 ERF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V297 ERF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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