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W137 OGU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,831 mi
Last recorded77,831 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 OGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,831 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.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)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front mirror cover broken

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,847 miles

handbrake has free play in cable

Fail 3 Nov 2014 70,847 miles

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

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

handbrake has free play in cable

oil level low

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,202 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

Front tyres low on edges

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

Wiper arms/linkage worn

Fail 16 Nov 2013 65,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

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

Both rear tyres badly perished

Front tyres low on edges

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

Wiper arms/linkage worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside headlamp glass holed

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 29 Oct 2012 61,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlamp glass holed

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,595 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

offside front cv boot weeping grease

Fail 16 Nov 2011 55,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

offside front cv boot weeping grease

Fail 26 Nov 2010 48,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,405 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,327 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing

Fail 2 Nov 2009 41,327 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 18 Oct 2008 34,395 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 31,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2006 27,138 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 27,138 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.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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W137 OGU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W137 OGU, 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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W137 OGU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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