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W217 RNS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,839 mi
Last recorded100,839 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 RNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 100,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door post (5.2.6)

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside headlight lens damaged

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 24 Aug 2015 100,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm badly worn (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both wiper arms worn

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside headlight lens damaged

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside headlight lens damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2014 99,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside headlight lens damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,786 miles

both wiper arms worn

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s headlamp lens cracked

o/s track rod end protective boot deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2013 96,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both wiper arms worn

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s headlamp lens cracked

o/s track rod end protective boot deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2012 93,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

wipers worn. n/s mirror damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2012 93,337 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

wipers worn. n/s mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,489 miles

nearside & offside wiper arm pivots worn

Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nearside & offside wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,993 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 51,369 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 51,369 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 38,909 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 38,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,211 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 35,211 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,427 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 30,427 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RNS 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 52.6%.

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 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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W217 RNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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