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W196 MJR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,346 mi
Last recorded58,346 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 MJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,346 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,900 miles

bonnet release handle not attached

both rear shockers poor condition (heavy corrosion)

exhaust front section poor condition

fuel filler neck poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

heavy corrosion to chassis sections

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/f coil spring poor condition

n/s/f wiper arm worn

n/s/r tyre slight runout

petrol tank and straps poor condition

slight play in front upper suspension tops

Fail 3 Feb 2015 54,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet release handle not attached

both rear shockers poor condition (heavy corrosion)

exhaust front section poor condition

fuel filler neck poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

heavy corrosion to chassis sections

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/f coil spring poor condition

n/s/f wiper arm worn

n/s/r tyre slight runout

petrol tank and straps poor condition

slight play in front upper suspension tops

tyre pressures low

Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,965 miles

all brake pipes just acceptable

exhaust poor condition

front coil springs poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition,just acceptable

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s wiper arm low

o/s door mirror poor condition

petrol tank poor condition

rear tyres slight uneven wear

slight play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes just acceptable

exhaust poor condition

front coil springs poor condition

front tyres slight uneven wear

handbrake cables poor condition,just acceptable

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s wiper arm low

o/s door mirror poor condition

petrol tank poor condition

slight play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

tyre pressures low

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,607 miles

corrosion to petrol tank and straps

front brake flexys poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

n/s/r tyre slight runout,heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

o/s/f door check strap worn and noisey

slight play in front suspension tops

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,594 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,418 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,988 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 23,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,651 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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W196 MJR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJR, 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 MJR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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