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V984 ELR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,983 mi
Last recorded46,983 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV984 ELR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 46,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

both rear inner sills rusted

eml light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,994 miles

Offside Front jacking point rusted

both rear inner sills rusted

slight play in steering shaft inside of the car

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,682 miles

Both rear inner body sill corroded

Offside front tyre has bad outer tread wear and a lowest tread of 1.8mm limit is 1.6mm

both steering rack inner arms have slight play developing

knocking from steering but no play found

Fail 17 Mar 2016 42,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

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

Both rear inner body sill corroded

Offside front tyre has bad outer tread wear and a lowest tread of 1.8mm limit is 1.6mm

both steering rack inner arms have slight play developing

knocking from steering but no play found

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,777 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 40,777 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 38,445 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,762 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,762 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,029 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some play in n/s/front wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 32,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,555 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking up badly

Fail 1 Apr 2009 27,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking up badly

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 24,806 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall and in tread

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,082 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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V984 ELR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V984 ELR, 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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V984 ELR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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