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W217 PAB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,002 mi
Last recorded69,002 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 PAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,002 miles

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

under car very rusting

Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,001 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

under car very rusting

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,192 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 67,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,981 miles

advise front top mountings very harsh lock AT SERVICE LIMIT

advise rear shocks have slight weep AT SERVICE LIMIT

advise under car rusting

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,994 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 62,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,997 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 60,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 59,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,248 miles

NSF tyre tread low on outer edge

OSF tyre tread on legal limit

Fail 6 Mar 2012 57,248 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre tread low on outer edge

OSF tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,308 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 55,308 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,447 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 53,447 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,294 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 17,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W217 PAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W217 PAB, 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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W217 PAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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