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ExpiredMileage
164,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer siil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle and several suspension components rusty
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside of vehicle rusty, had several welding patches
front brake backing plates deteriorating slightly
several suspension bushes deteriorating slightly
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring snapped (1.1.17 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/ front arm mount corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure loose at bottom (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper missing wiper arm missing/broken (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured roll bar bracket cracked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside of vehicle rusty, had several welding patches
front brake backing plates deteriorating slightly
several suspension bushes deteriorating slightly
Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places
Brake hose slightly chafed Also ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Slight damage to nearside front bumper/wing
Underside of vehicle rusty
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member, has had previous welding work done (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cracked effecting headlight beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned damaged (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spare wheel well hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly chafed Also ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant level low
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Slight damage to nearside front bumper/wing
Underside of vehicle rusty
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member, has had previous welding work done (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear chassis and boot floor rusty
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear chassis and boot floor rusty
Both rear tyres perishing slightly
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front headlamp cracked slightly
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)
Underside of vehicle rusty
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Several suspension bushes slightly deteriorating
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
underside of vehicle slight surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
n/s/f headlamp glass cracked
o/s/f wiper arm worn
surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
n/s/f headlamp glass cracked
o/s/f wiper arm worn
surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
under side of vehicle rusty
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
under side of vehicle rusty
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s/f head lamp glass cracked slightly
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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V870 JBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 V870 JBV, 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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V870 JBV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 2000.
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