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V421 LWY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,610 mi
Last recorded129,610 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 LWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2011 129,610 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 129,610 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 118,781 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 118,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 118,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 118,456 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 100,234 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 100,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 94,557 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,557 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 79,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 70,998 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 70,972 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.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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V421 LWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V421 LWY, 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 V421 LWY registered?

V421 LWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V421 LWY safe to buy?

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