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V938 FHU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,051 mi
Last recorded162,051 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 FHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 162,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake cable sticking in slide (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside check strap detatched

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hazard switch cover missing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 158,429 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 158,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2015 155,889 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inside

Fail 24 Jan 2015 155,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 9 Jan 2014 145,515 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 131,765 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 131,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 119,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 119,728 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 109,391 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 109,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,111 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to mishape advise changing.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 100,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,123 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,968 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,373 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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V938 FHU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V938 FHU, 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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V938 FHU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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