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V492 JBP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,846 mi
Last recorded98,846 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 JBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,846 miles

rear springs mounts corroded

the front brake pads look quite worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 98,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear springs mounts corroded

the front brake pads look quite worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,039 miles

the rear spring mounts are corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,761 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,544 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,339 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 59,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,641 miles

O/S/R andN/S/R tyres have badly perished sidewalls, No cords exposed

Fail 10 Sep 2007 44,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres have badly perished sidewalls

Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,355 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 34,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged at top of screen in zone b under 40m out of sweep of wiper

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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V492 JBP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V492 JBP, 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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V492 JBP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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