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V797 EVT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,403 mi
Last recorded125,403 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 EVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,403 miles

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not prescribed area

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

Offside Rear box section excessively corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 3 Oct 2016 125,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not prescribed area

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

Offside Rear box section excessively corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,381 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Jan 2015 124,381 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,430 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 121,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 116,059 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sills weak

Fail 27 Dec 2012 116,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s and n/s outer sills weak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,038 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 106,048 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 106,045 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2009 102,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 102,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,718 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 93,644 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 88,594 miles

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

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

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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V797 EVT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V797 EVT, 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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V797 EVT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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