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V843 ELT

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,475 mi
Last recorded132,475 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 ELT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 132,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion starting through out

Fail 6 Dec 2012 132,450 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion starting through out

Fail 6 Dec 2012 132,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 132,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 124,858 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 124,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 117,274 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Dec 2010 117,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 109,641 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 104,856 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 97,240 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 97,240 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 88,825 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 81,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 81,542 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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V843 ELT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V843 ELT, 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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What year was V843 ELT registered?

V843 ELT is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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