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V697 GSN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,622 mi
Last recorded68,622 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 GSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,622 miles

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

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

engine light on

oil light on

Fail 12 Jun 2014 68,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine light on

oil light on

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,134 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,312 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2012 61,312 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2011 54,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,023 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,670 miles

both rear tyres perishing

handbrake cable corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2006 37,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing

handbrake cable corroded

oil leak

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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V697 GSN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V697 GSN, 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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V697 GSN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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