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V78 MGS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,493 mi
Last recorded128,493 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 128,493 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 115,146 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 115,146 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 110,738 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,683 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V78 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V78 MGS, 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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V78 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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