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W196 WAF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,489 mi
Last recorded83,489 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 WAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,489 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides strong advisory*** (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides strong advisory*** (2.6.2)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2015 83,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides strong advisory*** (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides strong advisory*** (2.6.2)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,787 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,283 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 70,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,256 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,311 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 82,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,449 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 77,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,704 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 70,704 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

oil leaking from offside of engine

Fail 16 Sep 2008 62,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,208 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 55,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,946 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 44,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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 WAF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WAF, 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 WAF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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