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V697 GWH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,451 mi
Last recorded95,451 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 GWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,451 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 95,450 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

advise on corrosion on o/s/f floor

Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,317 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 89,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,735 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,578 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 80,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,137 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 71,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 57,793 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 57,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 GWH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GWH, 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 V697 GWH registered?

V697 GWH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V697 GWH safe to buy?

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