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W157 RNS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,307 mi
Last recorded103,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 RNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perish on s.wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perish on s.wall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine light on dash

Fail 7 Jun 2016 103,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 high (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perish on s.wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perish on s.wall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine light on dash

Fail 12 May 2016 103,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 high (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 has a major leak of exhaust gases x3 all joints leaks (7.1.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank strap (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor,arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sile (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor x2 (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly split on s.wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnit catch handel broken

engine & fuel light on

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,070 miles

Bonnet catch stiff.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front sills/jacking points corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake pipe greased.

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 90,064 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet catch stiff.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front sills/jacking points corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake pipe greased.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,840 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 75,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,350 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 66,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,166 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 52,162 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,930 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses beginning to corrode at ferrules !

Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,930 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses beginning to corrode at ferrules !

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

only just made emmisions standard engine has an intermittant misfire

Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,232 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 40,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 36,215 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 36,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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W157 RNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W157 RNS, 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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W157 RNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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