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V489 GVR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 GVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,324 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has nail in

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both wiper arm pivots worn

spare wheel corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,979 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 82,977 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,161 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,161 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011
Fail 1 Sep 2011

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,457 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,295 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,451 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 GVR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

V489 GVR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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