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V541 EGT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,145 mi
Last recorded135,145 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 EGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2017 135,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 55% (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre has inner edge tread wear

Pass 2 Apr 2016 125,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,970 miles

Battery tray corroded. Center exhaust rubber broken

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,970 miles

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

Battery tray corroded. Center exhaust rubber broken

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 103,074 miles

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

vehicle has oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,450 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,622 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,622 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,286 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 72,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,727 miles

Corrosion around both rear ciol spring housings

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,845 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 53,845 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,503 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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V541 EGT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V541 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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V541 EGT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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