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W208 XBW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

171,511 mi
Last recorded171,511 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 XBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 171,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 171,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 165,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 165,019 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 158,612 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 158,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 151,971 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 151,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 141,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 130,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 130,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 115,670 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 115,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,586 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 105,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,156 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 90,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 77,195 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 77,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 61,438 miles

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

front brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,438 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

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 XBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XBW, 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 W208 XBW registered?

W208 XBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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