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V978 OBH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,415 mi
Last recorded104,415 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,415 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front crossmember ,both sills,boot floor and rear coil spring mounting areas are corroded

steering heavy

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,277 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv joint worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil spring mounting areas corroded

both sills corroded

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 103,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember/tiebar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv joint worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil spring mounting areas corroded

both sills corroded

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 101,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,210 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside sill corroded

Rear boot floor corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 95,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside sill corroded

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,877 miles

front crossmember corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 88,877 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

front crossmember corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,166 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 83,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 16 Feb 2012 80,870 miles

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 80,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 77,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,996 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,581 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 66,081 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,081 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 63,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OBH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V978 OBH, 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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V978 OBH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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