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W221 VRW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,199 mi
Last recorded97,199 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 VRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,199 miles

Headlamp flash inoperative

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear door damaged

Nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Nearside rear wheel arch trim insecure

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 97,199 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp flash inoperative

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear door damaged

Nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Nearside rear wheel arch trim insecure

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,113 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,113 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,175 miles

headlamp pass function not working but main beam switch still functioning

Fail 5 Mar 2009 79,175 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp pass function not working but main beam switch still functioning

Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,736 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,694 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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W221 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol 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 W221 VRW, 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 W221 VRW registered?

W221 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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