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V489 RAR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,602 mi
Last recorded104,602 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 RAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 104,602 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,exhaust slight leaks

suspension components+inner sills+floor+chassis members corroded,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing

Fail 19 May 2017 104,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,exhaust slight leaks

suspension components+inner sills+floor+chassis members corroded,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing

Pass 23 May 2016 101,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake hose ferrules corroding

near side rear tyre side wall perishing.

Pass 29 May 2015 94,232 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear chassis corrosion around spring mounts

shall0w cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear chassis corrosion around spring mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,115 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED

Fail 13 Jun 2013 86,115 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,525 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 78,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 69,309 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked...n/s/f tyre worn to lim its...n/s/r tyre carcks/splits in tread patter and side wall and nail in tred pattern

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,087 miles

oil leak from oil switch

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,941 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 46,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,819 miles

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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V489 RAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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