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W142 RBM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

147,302 mi
Last recorded147,302 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 RBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 147,302 miles

corrosion to prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2018 147,302 miles

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

corrosion to prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2017 138,939 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 138,938 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 138,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 138,757 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,380 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 132,380 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,218 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,482 miles

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

front and rear tyres worn on edges

o/s/f door check strap missing

rear number plate water marked

Fail 1 Mar 2013 107,482 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

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

front and rear tyres worn on edges

o/s/f coil spring extreme end missing and corroded

o/s/f door check strap missing

rear number plate water marked

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s handbrake effort slight low

o/s/f door check strap not connected

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s handbrake effort slight low

o/s/f door check strap not connected

Pass 14 Feb 2011 78,641 miles

both front shocks weak

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f door check strap missing

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 78,641 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front shocks weak

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shock absorbers weak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shock absorbers weak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,332 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,332 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,573 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 52,573 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,910 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 43,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,686 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 39,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W142 RBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 W142 RBM, 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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W142 RBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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