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V98 MGS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,987 mi
Last recorded164,987 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 164,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear (5.2.6)

general corrosion underneath

several chips in screen

Pass 7 Mar 2016 160,977 miles

n/s/outer sill slight corrosion

o/s/front chassis leg corroded

o/s/rear tyre perished wearing uneven

rear brakes boarderline pass balance

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 156,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 151,661 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 145,800 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 139,275 miles

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

offside and nearside dipped beam on lower limit

Pass 22 Jan 2011 130,332 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 130,319 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 119,606 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 119,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 109,573 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 24 Jan 2009 109,549 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jan 2008 98,253 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 86,443 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 86,408 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 74,710 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Play in both rear wheel bearings

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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V98 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V98 MGS, 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 V98 MGS registered?

V98 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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