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W201 RNS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 RNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,968 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear wheel bearings have minor play in

exhaust system deteriorating + clamps corroded + heatshields loose

front brake disc in poor condition

front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

offside rear shock absorber weeping

offside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,868 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear wheel rim bent

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2011 75,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear wheel rim bent

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,501 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

hand brake long

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,603 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,599 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,332 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 35,285 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 35,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side accident damage

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,906 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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W201 RNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W201 RNS, 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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W201 RNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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