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V649 JTU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV649 JTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 93,789 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 93,715 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 92,982 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,230 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 88,228 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,738 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,217 miles

all shocks have slightly reduced damping effect

all tyres perished and cracked but have no ply or cord showing

battery worn

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

coil springs complete

handbrake cable across rear axle corroded

rear inner sills corroded slightly

steering column slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2011 81,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all shocks have slightly reduced damping effect

all tyres perished and cracked but have no ply or cord showing

battery worn

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

coil springs complete

handbrake cable across rear axle corroded

rear inner sills corroded slightly

steering column slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2009 79,115 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 72,520 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 72,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,071 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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V649 JTU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V649 JTU, 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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V649 JTU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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