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W197 JCN

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,501 mi
Last recorded80,501 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 JCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,501 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,501 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,742 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front bottom ball joint has a leak of grease from the gator

Fail 20 Aug 2012 77,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front bottom ball joint has a leak of grease from the gator

Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,158 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front discs on inner face narrowed by corrosion

offside front tyre cracking and perrishing

Fail 23 Aug 2011 75,158 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs on inner face narrowed by corrosion

offside front tyre cracking and perrishing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,132 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

inner face on front discs narrowing by corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,930 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 68,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine idle speed too low

exhaust middle section & back box slightly insecure

front discs show slight corrosion

nearside front inner drive shaft boot slight weap

Fail 29 Jan 2009 68,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,071 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 65,071 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,355 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 41,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

indicator stalk loose on mounting

Fail 21 Dec 2005 41,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

indicator stalk loose on mounting

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 JCN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W197 JCN, 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 JCN is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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