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V998 FTD

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

49,276 mi
Last recorded49,276 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 FTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,276 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust leaks at joins

front discs corroded

various parts of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 49,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust leaks at joins

front discs corroded

various parts of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,026 miles

exhaust leaks at every join

front discs corroded

os wing mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2014 47,965 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust leaks at every join

front discs corroded

os wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,629 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 47,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,714 miles

Play in offside track rod end.

Offside track rod appears to possibly have been heated and appears slightly bent.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 46,714 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Play in offside track rod end.

Offside track rod appears to possibly have been heated and appears slightly bent.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,051 miles

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

Front discs pitted and worn.

Nearside front anti-roll bar 'D' bush not fitted properly.

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 46,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

Front discs pitted and worn.

Nearside front anti-roll bar 'D' bush not fitted properly.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,781 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 44,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2008 36,911 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 36,911 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,254 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 30,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/S front inner of brake disc corroded

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

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

O/S front inner of brake disc corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,551 miles

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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V998 FTD is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V998 FTD, 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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V998 FTD is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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