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V601 GUJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,390 mi
Last recorded55,390 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 GUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,390 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, but does not appear excessive

Exhaust system noisy, but does not appear to be leaking

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 55,373 miles

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

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

All brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, but does not appear excessive

Exhaust system noisy, but does not appear to be leaking

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 123,049 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

off side front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 123,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management warning light illuminated

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jan 2011 113,863 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 113,863 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 102,855 miles

oil leak around engine

Fail 13 Jan 2010 102,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

oil leak around engine

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,623 miles

deteriation / separation to front and rear number plates - recommend replacement

o/s door mirror / over taking mirror casing damaged - poor fit / security

Fail 12 Jan 2009 96,623 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

deteriation / separation to front and rear number plates - recommend replacement

o/s door mirror / over taking mirror casing damaged - poor fit / security

Pass 17 Jan 2008 89,765 miles

Front and rear number plates disfigured.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 82,249 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,949 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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V601 GUJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V601 GUJ, 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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What year was V601 GUJ registered?

V601 GUJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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