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W208 PBF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,646 mi
Last recorded43,646 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 PBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 43,646 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering off side rear chassis holed and corroded within 30cm of rear coil spring (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside rear main chassis holed and corroded within 30cm of rear coil spring (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,282 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 42,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,865 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 40,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,687 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 39,687 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,026 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,953 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,280 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,466 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 22,466 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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W208 PBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W208 PBF, 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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W208 PBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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