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V688 OEV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,899 mi
Last recorded78,899 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,899 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both front jacking points corrodded not affecting structural strength

Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,899 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 Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both front jacking points corrodded not affecting structural strength

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,672 miles

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

Oil leak

both front jacking points corroded

both rear spring mounts weak and showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front jacking points corroded

both rear spring mounts weak and showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,974 miles

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

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

o/s/f jacking point corroded (not considered excessive

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,742 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,742 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,134 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 61,127 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 57,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,275 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,505 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 47,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,760 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,193 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 43,193 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside mirror cracked but still able to see rear

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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V688 OEV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V688 OEV, 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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V688 OEV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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