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V797 FVM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 FVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,129 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 73,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,411 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 71,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,654 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 70,654 miles

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

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,405 miles

Advise O/S/F Flexy brake hose ferrel is just acceptable.

Advise slight noise C.V Joint.

Advise slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 97,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Advise O/S/F Flexy brake hose ferrel is just acceptable.

Advise slight noise C.V Joint.

Advise slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 87,591 miles

advise slight blow in exhaust

Fail 22 Jul 2008 87,591 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise slight blow in exhaust

Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,110 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 78,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,637 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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V797 FVM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVM, 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 FVM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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