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W197 FHL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,243 mi
Last recorded88,243 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 FHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 88,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 88,096 miles

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)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,670 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,670 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 76,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,011 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,728 miles

nearside rear hand and foot brake showing lower effort further investigation advised

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,637 miles

o/s and n/s steering rack gaitors are slightly twisted!

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,089 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,069 miles

center exhaust corroded and blowing

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges further attention advised on offside

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,208 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2008 46,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 31,183 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 FHL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W197 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

W197 FHL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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