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V498 PCA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,947 mi
Last recorded96,947 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 PCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,947 miles

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

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing panel areas slightly corroded

both rear spring mounting areas slightly corroded

front lower wing showing signs of corrosion

front panel slightly corroded

offside rear light lens repaired by tape

offside rear tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

oil leak

spare wheel well slightly corroded

various metal brake pipes have been greased

Fail 4 Oct 2011 96,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing panel areas slightly corroded

both rear spring mounting areas slightly corroded

front lower wing showing signs of corrosion

front panel slightly corroded

offside rear light lens repaired by tape

offside rear tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

oil leak

spare wheel well slightly corroded

various metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,536 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 86,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,769 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Aug 2008 70,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

rear number plate

Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,383 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 29,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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V498 PCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V498 PCA, 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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V498 PCA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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