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V898 NMX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,627 mi
Last recorded92,627 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 NMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 92,627 miles

Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 92,625 miles

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

Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,848 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 85,845 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear spring top mounts corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,771 miles

front brake discs corroded

heavy corrossion forming nearside and offside rear top spring mounts

Pass 25 May 2010 83,317 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 83,317 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 82,232 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 82,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,252 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 68,957 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 68,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 38,464 miles

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

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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V898 NMX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V898 NMX, 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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V898 NMX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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