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W226 OAL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,810 mi
Last recorded199,810 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 OAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 199,810 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill/ jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor plan (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 199,810 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill/ jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor plan (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 192,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 181,456 miles

smells like a skunk

Fail 8 Oct 2012 170,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 170,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 154,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 144,914 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 135,477 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2008 128,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 122,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 116,185 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 116,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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W226 OAL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W226 OAL, 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 W226 OAL registered?

W226 OAL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W226 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 OAL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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