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W227 SCS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,205 mi
Last recorded95,205 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 SCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 95,205 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 94,854 miles

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

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

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

Chips In Windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,428 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre On Legal Limit And wearing On Outer Edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,428 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre On Legal Limit And wearing On Outer Edge

Pass 7 May 2009 79,646 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear chassis rails corroding near rear spring top mounting points

Fail 1 May 2009 79,485 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear chassis rails corroding near rear spring top mounting points

Pass 14 May 2008 73,434 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 73,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,429 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 63,209 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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W227 SCS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SCS, 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 SCS registered?

W227 SCS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W227 SCS safe to buy?

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