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W197 AFC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,350 mi
Last recorded57,350 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 AFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,176 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,723 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 47,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,998 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 43,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,637 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,637 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,342 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 37,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,476 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,162 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,669 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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W197 AFC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W197 AFC, 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 W197 AFC registered?

W197 AFC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W197 AFC safe to buy?

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