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V538 EGT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,748 mi
Last recorded50,748 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 EGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,796 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 48,793 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,583 miles

exhaust corroded

fault with gear selector

Fail 16 Aug 2012 45,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres in very poor condition cracked all over

exhaust corroded

fault with gear selector

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,554 miles

rear tyres very badly cracked

wheel trims damaged

clutch release bearing noisy

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,433 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat

exhaust corroded

rear no plate slightly distorted

Fail 4 Aug 2010 39,433 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted to nsr seat

coolant high

exhaust corroded

rear brakes high imbalance

rear no plate slightly distorted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,561 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 36,561 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking,handbrake cables corroded,rear shock absorbers weak,exhaust system corroded,flexy brake pipe ends corroded,clutch realse bearing nosiey

front brake discs corroded and worn,slight blow on exhaust centre sleave,rear number plate delaminated, rad fan switches leaking,o/s outer c.v boot inner clip loose and slightly leaking,wet at time of test,n/s outer c.v boot slightly leaking,

Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,886 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly in tread , front wipers starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges , front brake discs slightly corroded/worn , both front outer c.v gaiters leaking grease slightly , both front shock absorber mounting bushes worn , n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2008 33,886 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking badly in tread , front wipers starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges , front brake discs slightly corroded/worn , both front outer c.v gaiters leaking grease slightly , both front shock absorber mounting bushes worn , n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,250 miles

both rear tyres are badly perished

nsf tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,784 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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V538 EGT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V538 EGT, 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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V538 EGT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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