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W198 LBL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

79,156 mi
Last recorded79,156 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 LBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,156 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective one rubber mounting missing and the other one badly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint fitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 75,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint fitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,333 miles

Handbrake cables in poor condition.

Horn getting weak.

Nail in Nearside rear Tyre.

Rear Brakes have increase decrease.

Steering rack feels quite stiff.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 74,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Handbrake cables in poor condition.

Horn getting weak.

Nail in Nearside rear Tyre.

Rear Brakes have increase decrease.

Steering rack feels quite stiff.

Fail 3 Mar 2020 74,313 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake cables in poor condition.

Rear Brakes have slight increase decrease.

Steering rack feels quite stiff.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,309 miles

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,307 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,233 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 71,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connection (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on under body

Fail 8 Mar 2017 69,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on under body

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 66,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,236 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to suspension

Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to suspension

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,204 miles

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre curbed

fan belt perished

front discs worn

n/s outer c/v boot lose

o/s headlamp lose

r/n/s tyre badly perished

underside rusty in places

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,427 miles

Corrosion noted at the rear of both inner sills.

The N/S/R tyre is perrished.

The centre exhaust section and joiner tube is corroded.

The rear seat backrest does not move even when unlocked.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,426 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Corrosion noted at the rear of both inner sills.

The N/S/R tyre is perrished.

The centre exhaust section and joiner tube is corroded.

The rear seat backrest does not move even when unlocked.

Uneaven brake reading noted from the N/S/F brake.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,618 miles

exhaust rusty and slight blow at centre

front discs worn

n/s c/v boot weeping

spare tyre is flat

Fail 22 Feb 2011 42,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty and slight blow at centre

front discs worn

n/s c/v boot weeping

spare tyre is flat

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,667 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 39,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,882 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,893 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 30,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,870 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 29,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

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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W198 LBL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 W198 LBL, 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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W198 LBL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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