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W178 PNS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,035 mi
Last recorded122,035 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 PNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 122,035 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 122,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 116,894 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front registration plate deteriated

nearside rear tyre perished

rear registration plate deteriated

Fail 9 Aug 2010 115,715 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front registration plate deteriated

nearside rear tyre perished

rear registration plate deteriated

Pass 7 Dec 2007 115,226 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 115,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 99,601 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 99,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 89,081 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 89,081 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 PNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PNS, 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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W178 PNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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