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V742 LWY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,421 mi
Last recorded45,421 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 LWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,421 miles

front and rear s/abs weak

o.s front wheel damaged

susp units rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,327 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres splitting

slight corrosion both rear inner arches

slight movment o/s headlight

slight play in steering UJ

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,174 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre cracking (strong advise)

Offside Front osf tyre tread cracking (strong advise)

Slight play in steering column knuckle

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2016 45,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front nsf tyre cracking (strong advise)

Offside Front osf tyre tread cracking (strong advise)

Slight play in steering column knuckle

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 44,873 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,290 miles

knocking sound from steering colum uj but no play preasent

Fail 17 Mar 2014 41,290 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

knocking sound from steering colum uj but no play preasent

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,472 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,004 miles

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

cracking to OSF tyre

cracking to OSR tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,001 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

cracking to OSF tyre

cracking to OSR tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,753 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,395 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 36,394 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,980 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,603 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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V742 LWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V742 LWY, 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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V742 LWY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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