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V977 JBN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,699 mi
Last recorded60,699 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV977 JBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,699 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

DARK SUN VISOR FITTED

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH HEAVILY COATED? (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside HEADLAMP INSECURE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 60,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from center join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 53,943 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Body panel insecure Front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,225 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,865 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,693 miles

offside and nearside inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,125 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 47,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,893 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,155 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,916 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 39,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,507 miles

rear hand brake cable corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,740 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 30,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,375 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,852 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,130 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,943 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 21,949 miles

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

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

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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V977 JBN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V977 JBN, 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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V977 JBN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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