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W178 RGA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,826 mi
Last recorded105,826 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 RGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 105,826 miles

n/s & o/s rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,229 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 94,786 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake cable starting to fray

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,786 miles

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

nearside parking brake cable starting to fray

Pass 12 Oct 2011 87,776 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 79,800 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,084 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 61,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/r light lense holed

Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,683 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r light lense holed

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,791 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,995 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 RGA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RGA, 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 RGA registered?

W178 RGA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W178 RGA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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