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V297 GJU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,206 mi
Last recorded65,206 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 GJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 65,206 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml staying on

Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,206 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml staying on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,312 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,329 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 57,329 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,174 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 50,273 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 50,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

front tyres worn down to 2mm

rear tyres perished and age cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,190 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 43,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise wheel alignmnet check

both rear tyres worn down 2mm & 3mm and perished

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2006 34,880 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 GJU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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