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W198 SMJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,602 mi
Last recorded78,602 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 SMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 78,602 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 78,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,373 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,027 miles

Spare tyre defective

play in top mounts

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,599 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,599 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,433 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 30 Jun 2008 43,430 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perrished

front pads low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 32,982 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 13 May 2005 29,267 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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W198 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W198 SMJ, 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 W198 SMJ registered?

W198 SMJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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