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W173 LBJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,221 mi
Last recorded98,221 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 98,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 68,051 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 68,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 78,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,505 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 71,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 56,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 41,778 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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W173 LBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W173 LBJ, 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 W173 LBJ registered?

W173 LBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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