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V299 NGS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,967 mi
Last recorded74,967 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 NGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,967 miles

OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.OIL LEAKS.CORROSION-R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES-R CHASSIS MEMBERS-SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.OIL LEAKS.CORROSION-R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES-R CHASSIS MEMBERS-SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,492 miles

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.OIL LEAKS.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.HANDBRAKE LEVER DISPLACED.MINOR EXHAUST LEAKS.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 69,489 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)

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

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.OIL LEAKS.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.HANDBRAKE LEVER DISPLACED.MINOR EXHAUST LEAKS.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,928 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,487 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 59,487 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,482 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,355 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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V299 NGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V299 NGS, 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 V299 NGS registered?

V299 NGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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