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V472 JBP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,631 mi
Last recorded128,631 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 JBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,631 miles

centre exhaust section rusty has slight leak of gases

oil leak from engine

oil pressure light comes on at idle

rear springs rusty

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

timing chain rattles

Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,042 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 125,041 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported joint loose and blowing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement causing brake to bind after application (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,586 miles

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

front seat does not tip allowing access to rear seats

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,767 miles

clutch pedal opperation very close to floor

drivers seat will not tip forward to allow access to rear seat

Fail 3 Mar 2014 109,766 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

clutch pedal opperation very close to floor

drivers seat will not tip forward to allow access to rear seat

Pass 16 Mar 2013 102,475 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Fail 7 Mar 2013 102,353 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,869 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall to tread

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,332 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside cv gator loose but not insecure

offside front headlight repaired ok

Fail 3 Mar 2011 88,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside cv gator loose but not insecure

offside front headlight repaired ok

Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,462 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 83,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate fading

Fail 11 Mar 2009 73,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate fading

Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,461 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 61,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 47,643 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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V472 JBP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V472 JBP, 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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V472 JBP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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