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V398 OAB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,436 mi
Last recorded63,436 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 OAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,436 miles

Heavy oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,219 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Steel wheel fitted to N/S/F

Fail 27 Aug 2016 60,219 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both rear tyres perishing/age cracking. Advise replacing

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,704 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel tank filler hose (7.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

rear shock absorbers weak

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 5 Sep 2015 54,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring (2.4.A.3)

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel tank filler hose (7.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

rear shock absorbers weak

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,659 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,839 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 48,824 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 47,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 44,914 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear chassis above spring rusty

STRONGLY ADVISE handbrake cables starting to fray

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s and n/s front tyres wearing very low on inner edges

area behind rear of sills getting rusty

both rear suspension springs getting rusty

n/s headlight mounting broken, still secure

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,914 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear chassis above spring rusty

STRONGLY ADVISE handbrake cables starting to fray

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s and n/s front tyres wearing very low on inner edges

area behind rear of sills getting rusty

both rear suspension springs getting rusty

n/s headlight mounting broken, still secure

Pass 28 May 2010 42,473 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

o/s & n/s rear chassis getting very rusty, repair

Fail 28 May 2010 42,473 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s & n/s rear chassis getting very rusty, repair

Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,432 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,430 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,245 miles

NOTE coolant level topped up

area behind rear of sills & rear chassis around spring seats getting rusty, treat

check outer c.v. boots for slight leak around outer clips

Fail 20 Jun 2008 38,245 miles

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

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

NOTE coolant level topped up

area behind rear of sills & rear chassis around spring seats getting rusty, treat

check outer c.v. boots for slight leak around outer clips

rear tyres perishing & o/s low on inner edge, replace A.S.A.P.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,758 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 35,758 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,261 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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V398 OAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V398 OAB, 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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V398 OAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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