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V491 NWR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,206 mi
Last recorded82,206 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 NWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,206 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,206 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,998 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,899 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 77,899 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,792 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 73,789 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,215 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,715 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 60,715 miles

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 2 Feb 2011 60,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,522 miles

front No plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,235 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 45,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,255 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 41,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,940 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,543 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

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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V491 NWR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 V491 NWR, 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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V491 NWR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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