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V379 JVU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,406 mi
Last recorded95,406 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 JVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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)

adv offside front crossmember has some damage

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,772 miles

adv front crossmember with some corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2014 90,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

adv front crossmember with some corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2013 857 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 85,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,791 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 80,791 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

adv front o/s crossmember with some damage and corrosion

adv o/s front wheel corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

adv o/s front crossmember corroded

adv o/s front wheel corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 75,368 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 75,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,991 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,595 miles

adv both front tyres ON LIMIT

adv exhaust has been repaired

Pass 14 Feb 2007 68,320 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 68,307 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,181 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 64,181 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on rear suspension.

fplay in front anti roll bar bushes.

front anti roll bar /suspension corroding.

front to rear +rear metal brake pipe ends corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

oil leak.

roughness in o/s+n/s/f top suspension mounts.

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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V379 JVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V379 JVU, 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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V379 JVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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