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W126 VRW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,429 mi
Last recorded119,429 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 VRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 119,429 miles

Drivers seat back Mechanism worn

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wiper defective

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2012 119,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Drivers seat back Mechanism worn

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wiper defective

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 110,166 miles

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

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

slight movement in front top mounts

Fail 23 Jun 2011 110,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

slight movement in front top mounts

Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,568 miles

corrosion rear spring mounts and front chassis rails

engine noise

offside front seat back insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2010 98,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion rear spring mounts and front chassis rails

engine noise

offside front seat back insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,850 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 77,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,880 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 69,877 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres heavily perished. No cords/ply showing

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,151 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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W126 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 W126 VRW, 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 W126 VRW registered?

W126 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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