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V96 FRC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,197 mi
Last recorded100,197 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 FRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2012 100,197 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,126 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

floors corroded

front bumper damaged

front no plate cracked

rear chassis corroded

slight wear in steering arms

Fail 7 Jul 2011 96,123 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

floors corroded

front bumper damaged

front no plate cracked

rear chassis corroded

slight wear in steering arms

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,629 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2010 89,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,021 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 80,001 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,352 miles

Offside and Nearside rear brake hose ferrels starting to rust

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,296 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 62,296 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,749 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

OIL WARNING LIGHT FLICKERING ON AT START OF TEST / CHECKED OIL / NO OIL IN ENGINE TOPPED UP OIL LEVEL / OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Fail 23 Jun 2006 52,749 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

OIL WARNING LIGHT FLICKERING ON AT START OF TEST / CHECKED OIL / NO OIL IN ENGINE TOPPED UP OIL LEVEL / OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

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

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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V96 FRC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V96 FRC, 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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V96 FRC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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