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W218 PNV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,268 mi
Last recorded128,268 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 PNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 128,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 128,279 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides front of floor not near load bearing point corroded

rear exhust hanger missing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 112,394 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 107,185 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Feb 2011 107,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Feb 2010 103,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front wing dented.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 103,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front wing dented.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 98,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front fender slight damage.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil misting on steering rake.

Rear registration plate slight delamination

Pass 1 Feb 2008 91,840 miles

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Offside rear brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2008 91,835 miles

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Offside rear brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2007 84,564 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 78,057 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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W218 PNV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W218 PNV, 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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W218 PNV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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