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V978 MEW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,552 mi
Last recorded101,552 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 MEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 101,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 101,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,277 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 70,052 miles

Both Rear tyres have cracks in the tread.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,176 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 68,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,871 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 67,871 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,719 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 59,719 miles

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

~~~~~~~engine oil req~~~~~~~~

Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,612 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,226 miles

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

one rear exhaust silencer rubber mount cracking

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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V978 MEW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V978 MEW, 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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What year was V978 MEW registered?

V978 MEW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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