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V79 NBT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,563 mi
Last recorded43,563 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 NBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,563 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust poor

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2016 43,563 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust poor

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,382 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion to casings

underside has slight corrosion throughout

Fail 17 Nov 2014 39,247 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

thorn in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

underbody has slight corrosion in places

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,247 miles

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

thorn in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

underbody has slight corrosion in places

Fail 14 Nov 2013 37,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,148 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,247 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 35,247 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,247 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 33,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 31,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,420 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 29,420 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,039 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 27,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,457 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,684 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 70,684 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 2,007 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 20,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V79 NBT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V79 NBT, 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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V79 NBT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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