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W227 OBA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,299 mi
Last recorded48,299 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 OBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,299 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 48,299 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,299 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 48,299 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Bonnet release broken and insecure.

Brakes tested on road with Tapley Meter due to excessivly low front valance.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,299 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 48,299 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front and rear bumpers insecure.

Power steering fluid level on min.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 48,299 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wires cable tied to suspension and rubbing on brake cable. †Wires hanging down under body. †Lamps on underbody poorly fitted.

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 OBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBA, 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 W227 OBA registered?

W227 OBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W227 OBA safe to buy?

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