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W196 CBW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,695 mi
Last recorded109,695 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 CBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 92,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Wiper blade rubers worn.

Fail 20 May 2015 92,128 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Wiper blade rubers worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,657 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear chassis leg corroded

both rear inner sills weak and rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear chassis rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

front and rear no plates in poor condition

rear handbrake cables weak and rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2013 81,403 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear chassis rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

front and rear no plates in poor condition

rear handbrake cables weak and rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,156 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 67,124 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,370 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 42,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

baffles poor in center exhaust box

center and rear exhaust boxes corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre stepped and wearing on inner edge

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,813 miles

baffles poor in center exhaust box

center and rear exhaust boxes corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre stepped and wearing on inner edge

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W196 CBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W196 CBW, 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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W196 CBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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