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W197 ARW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,513 mi
Last recorded91,513 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 ARW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,513 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 91,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,762 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,133 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,331 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,358 miles

both front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing outter edge and 1.6 mm

os/r tyre has perishing cracks

Fail 14 Nov 2012 81,358 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded

exhaust back box leaking

n/s/f tyre wearing outter edge and 1.6 mm

os/r tyre has perishing cracks

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,890 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 79,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 72,278 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 72,278 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 67,528 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 62,177 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 62,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,608 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 56,827 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 56,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 ARW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ARW, 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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W197 ARW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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