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V489 GRG

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,295 mi
Last recorded52,295 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 GRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,295 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

strongly advised near side front brake binding on slight

strongly advised near side rear tyre cracking in tread and starting to go out of shape

Fail 3 Sep 2007 62,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Sep 2006 50,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,979 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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V489 GRG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V489 GRG, 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 V489 GRG registered?

V489 GRG is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V489 GRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V489 GRG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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