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W149 TEF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,419 mi
Last recorded66,419 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 TEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 66,419 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 66,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,410 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,190 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres badly perished on tread both are original tyres

advise coil springs to be fitted in pairs

advise nearside front wiper blade split

advise offside front wiper perished and starting to mark windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2008 45,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres badly perished on tread both are original tyres

advise coil springs to be fitted in pairs

advise nearside front wiper blade split

advise offside front wiper perished and starting to mark windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,395 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 41,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,328 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 37,328 miles

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)

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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W149 TEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green 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 W149 TEF, 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 TEF registered?

W149 TEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W149 TEF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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