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W227 LAH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,718 mi
Last recorded105,718 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 LAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,718 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,325 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 98,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,360 miles

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

front exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2014 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

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

front exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,588 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has slight radial cracking

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2013 91,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has slight radial cracking

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,520 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,150 miles

corrosion to both rear chassis

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 80,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 76,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear lower valance corroding.

slight brake judder

Fail 18 Mar 2010 76,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear lower valance corroding.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2009 69,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper blade slightly split on ends

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 58,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,528 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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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W227 LAH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W227 LAH, 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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W227 LAH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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