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W178 JBE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,543 mi
Last recorded119,543 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 JBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 119,543 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 119,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 119,315 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

o/s front seat feels springy.reg checking

rear seat belts slow to retract

req rear no plate

Pass 20 Feb 2009 119,315 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

o/s front seat feels springy.reg checking

rear seat belts slow to retract

req rear no plate

Pass 1 May 2007 106,884 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 106,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,686 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,686 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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W178 JBE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W178 JBE, 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 W178 JBE registered?

W178 JBE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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