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W149 STR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,366 mi
Last recorded64,366 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 STR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,366 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,896 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 62,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,879 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have very little damping effect

OSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

OSR shock absorber leaking slightly

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 58,094 miles

Front number plate characters incorrect size

NS windscreen wiper in poor condition

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 58,094 miles

Front number plate characters incorrect size

NS windscreen wiper in poor condition

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,500 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,200 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,763 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 50,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,826 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 47,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 40,592 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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W149 STR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W149 STR, 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 W149 STR registered?

W149 STR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W149 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 STR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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