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V970 JBP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,037 mi
Last recorded73,037 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 JBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2018 73,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper split

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,923 miles

aux belt worn

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

harsh corrosion to rear spring mounts

horn slightly harsh in sound

Fail 20 Apr 2017 70,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

aux belt worn

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

harsh corrosion to rear spring mounts

horn slightly harsh in sound

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,971 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/(minor exhaust leak)

horn harsh in sound (border line pass)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/(minor exhaust leak)

horn harsh in sound (border line pass)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,602 miles

coil springs corroded

front wipers deteriorated

harsh corrosio to rear inner sills

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,524 miles

wipers split

coolant low

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

offside front tyres starting to get close to legal limit

offside wing mirror slightly loose

slight corrosion underside of car in places

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,402 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 54,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,872 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,233 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,233 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,984 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,414 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 34,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,494 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 29,409 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 29,368 miles

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

nsr tyre pressure appears low

number plate light dim

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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V970 JBP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V970 JBP, 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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V970 JBP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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