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V397 HTM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,807 mi
Last recorded56,807 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 HTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,807 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,013 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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2014 44,013 miles

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

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2013 37,262 miles

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

hazard switch top missing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,262 miles

hazard switch top missing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,762 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 29,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,810 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 26,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 27 Jan 2010 25,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,753 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,236 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 24,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,720 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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V397 HTM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V397 HTM, 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 V397 HTM registered?

V397 HTM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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