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W198 WUB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,811 mi
Last recorded101,811 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 WUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2013 101,811 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

engine mil light on plz note this will be a fail shorlty

nearside rear tyre wall cut 195/50/15

Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,811 miles

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

battery insecure

engine mil light on plz note this will be a fail shorlty

nearside rear tyre wall cut 195/50/15

Fail 22 Sep 2012 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

n/s/f corrosion under chassis

o/s/f corrosion under chassis

o/s/f floor nr sill corroded

under boot area corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,528 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 88,522 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,592 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,910 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,910 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 98,083 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 98,083 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 75,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 WUB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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