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W227 RVC

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,895 mi
Last recorded113,895 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 RVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 113,895 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 113,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 110,871 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion and repairs to front panel covered in underseal

Fail 16 Jun 2012 110,862 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion and repairs to front panel

Fail 1 Jun 2012 110,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front lower ball joint dust covers damaged & perished!

Both rear chassis legs corroded around spring mountings (heavy) close to excess!

Both rear tyres perished!

EML light on!

Off side front tyre worn low (tread not cut as deep)

Off side head light losse!

Slight play from steering rack (inner joints)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 104,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 98,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 98,795 miles

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

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

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

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 87,139 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

washer jets poor

Pass 16 May 2008 75,969 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

uneven tread wear on both rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2007 65,887 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 54,643 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 54,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 RVC is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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