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W181 TGS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,043 mi
Last recorded145,043 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 TGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 145,043 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 145,043 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 135,572 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 135,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 126,211 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,839 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated, rear box

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

O/s rear road spring has very small piece missing from lower end 20mm approx, does not effect seating or strenghth of spring

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 112,838 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated, rear box

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

O/s rear road spring has very small piece missing from lower end 20mm approx, does not effect seating or strenghth of spring

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 100,118 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 90,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 83,046 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 83,046 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 75,007 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 75,007 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 67,290 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 67,290 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 60,274 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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W181 TGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W181 TGS, 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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W181 TGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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