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V701 GWB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,310 mi
Last recorded76,310 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 GWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,310 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 76,310 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,274 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 76,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s hand brake cable frayed

n/s head light lens cracked/damp and reflector faded

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jan 2008 68,529 miles

early corrosion evident on undersills,front "x"member,and rear chassis rails around coil spring area

long hand brake travel

n/s head light lens cracked/damp

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracking badly on tread corners

oil leaks

play in rear wheel bearings

poor beam pattern to n/s head light

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2008 68,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

early corrosion evident on undersills,front "x"member,and rear chassis rails around coil spring area

long hand brake travel

n/s head light lens cracked/damp

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracking badly on tread corners

oil leaks

play in rear wheel bearings

poor beam pattern to n/s head light

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,944 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

front brake pads low(2-3000) & discs lipped

Fail 9 Jan 2007 57,944 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

front brake pads low(2-3000) & discs lipped

Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,497 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls-165/65/14/t mitchelin

n/s/f door scraped and dented

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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V701 GWB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V701 GWB, 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 V701 GWB registered?

V701 GWB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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