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W197 NGY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,426 mi
Last recorded51,426 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,426 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,573 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 50,573 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer sill starting to rust

Pass 30 Jan 2019 49,521 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on outer edge > tracking needed < (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,216 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 46,216 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 44,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,714 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 40,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,571 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,356 miles

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

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

o/s/f bumper damaged but taped up

Fail 18 Jan 2012 34,356 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f bumper damaged but taped up

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,356 miles

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,175 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 28,175 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,211 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,625 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 22,622 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,826 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 NGY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

W197 NGY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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