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W197 SBO

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,700 mi
Last recorded35,700 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 SBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,700 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

dent in offside front wheel rim

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,872 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2012 34,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,818 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 31,475 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 31,475 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 May 2009 28,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,912 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 24,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,069 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 19,652 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 19,652 miles

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

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 SBO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

W197 SBO is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W197 SBO safe to buy?

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