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W198 SGE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,760 mi
Last recorded44,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 SGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,760 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 44,760 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,727 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 41,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 3,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various susspension and brake units corroded

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2012 3,525 miles

Various susspension and brake units corroded

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,087 miles

front and rear brake flexi ferrules corroding

front cross-member corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,913 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to all flexi ferrals

front discs corroded

genaral corrosion to under side

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,790 miles

corrosion to all flexi ferrals

front discs corroded

genaral corrosion to under side

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,690 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion to front calipers

corrosion to front wish bones

corrosion to fuel tank and straps

front no plate diterited

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,347 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 34,347 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,543 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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W198 SGE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W198 SGE, 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 SGE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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