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V778 GBC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,078 mi
Last recorded115,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 GBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 115,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 108,178 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,178 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 105,364 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 105,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipe from brake load valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Jan 2017 99,200 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 99,200 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,272 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 95,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 91,794 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,733 miles

slight coolant leak from rear of cylinder head

Fail 14 Jan 2014 87,630 miles

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

engine oil leak from corroded sump pan

slight coolant leak from rear of cylinder head

Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant expansion tank was empty topped up with water

Fail 24 Jan 2012 77,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant expansion tank was empty topped up with water

Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,195 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,343 miles

slight condensation in ns headlamp.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,409 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 58,964 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,337 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,697 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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V778 GBC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 V778 GBC, 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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V778 GBC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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