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W197 OBA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,933 mi
Last recorded86,933 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 OBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front plastic wheel arch missing

Fail 14 Feb 2014 86,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front plastic wheel arch missing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 80,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,296 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 67,296 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 63,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 59,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to all panels

Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 49,400 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,049 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,463 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 33,463 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 OBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

W197 OBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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