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V388 JVU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,054 mi
Last recorded42,054 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 JVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,054 miles

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

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

all brake pipes have slight corrosion in places

all four tyres heavily perished

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,860 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perrished

off side front tyre perrished

Fail 21 Jun 2013 41,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perrished

off side front tyre perrished

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,431 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,721 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 39,721 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,445 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010
Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,194 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,582 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 36,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 30,228 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,228 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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V388 JVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V388 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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What year was V388 JVU registered?

V388 JVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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