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V297 OAT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,614 mi
Last recorded65,614 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 OAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,539 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 56,539 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,732 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,732 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,525 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2015 38,413 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,563 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,512 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,485 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 28,854 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,854 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 27,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,653 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 26,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,447 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 OAT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OAT, 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 OAT registered?

V297 OAT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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