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W196 TJU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,879 mi
Last recorded64,879 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 TJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 64,879 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE /CRACK

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 64,879 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE /CRACK

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,263 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,075 miles

door mirror o/s loose. 1lt of oil added. engine oil leaks and exhaust smokey. cambelt?

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,869 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 60,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,904 miles

FRONT WIPERS REPLACED,NOT CLEARING. 1LT OF OIL ADDED TO ENGINE. FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW. ENGINE NOISE / WATER PUMP.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,462 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,972 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 50,972 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT N/S TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT. DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.

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 TJU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W196 TJU, 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 W196 TJU registered?

W196 TJU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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