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V551 JCR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,225 mi
Last recorded60,225 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 JCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,483 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,483 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,139 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside inner sill heavily corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside inner sill heavily corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2015 58,138 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside inner sill heavily corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside inner sill heavily corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2013 54,647 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 47,026 miles

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

both front lower ball joint boots split

Fail 28 Dec 2011 46,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front lower ball joint boots split

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,092 miles

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,224 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,644 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,988 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 38,988 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 35,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,653 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 32,653 miles

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

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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V551 JCR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V551 JCR, 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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V551 JCR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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