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W127 JFS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,127 mi
Last recorded102,127 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 JFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2013 102,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise slight damage to offside front wiper

Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,720 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,957 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 75,810 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 68,171 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,001 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 62,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,820 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 57,820 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,926 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 57,926 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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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W127 JFS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W127 JFS, 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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W127 JFS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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