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W179 JNP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,074 mi
Last recorded73,074 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 JNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,404 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 72,404 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 70,673 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 66,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on dash

front and rear shock absorbers slightly losing damping effect

oil leak on engine/gear-box underside

rear tyres feathering and going out of shape on inner edges

wheel-centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,814 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

front and rear shock absorbers slightly losing damping effect

oil leak on engine/gear-box underside

rear tyres feathering and going out of shape on inner edges

wheel-centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,798 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges

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

front tyres starting to crack up

n/s/f outer CV gaiter leaking

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front tyres starting to crack up

n/s/f outer CV gaiter leaking

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,286 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,286 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,607 miles

both frontr tyrtes wall and treads starting to crack

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,799 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 42,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 36,211 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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W179 JNP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W179 JNP, 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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W179 JNP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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