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V972 GCR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,616 mi
Last recorded98,616 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 GCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,616 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 98,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,194 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,796 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 87,796 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,028 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 87,021 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,909 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,174 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,248 miles

parking brake cables slightly frayed

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,274 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 65,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 61,597 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,917 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,387 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 58,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,337 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,929 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 47,367 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 44,227 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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V972 GCR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V972 GCR, 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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V972 GCR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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