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V487 LWY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 LWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 100,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 100,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,917 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 91,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 81,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 76,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 73,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 73,223 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 64,645 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)

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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V487 LWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V487 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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V487 LWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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