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W116 VAR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,022 mi
Last recorded36,022 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 VAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 36,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 36,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers badly split

Pass 14 May 2013 33,184 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 10 May 2012 32,507 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,810 miles

slight misting of oil around steering rack

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

various minor oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2010 30,839 miles

both front tyres starting to become cracked/perished

exhaust system starting to become corroded

offside front steering rack gaitor slightly twisted

slight P.A.S leaks from rack area

slight oil/gearbox oil leaks

very slight play felt in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 May 2009 29,794 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 May 2009 29,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 19 May 2008 24,537 miles

both front tyres worn more on inner edges.

Fail 12 May 2008 24,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn more on inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2007 20,198 miles

Both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2006 17,187 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 17,187 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Both rear tyres 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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W116 VAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W116 VAR, 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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W116 VAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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