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W228 PAB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,340 mi
Last recorded62,340 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 PAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

sills floor chassi as general metal fatige req wax oil

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,655 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 52,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 52,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,279 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,257 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 47,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,933 miles

slight out of shape on both rear tyres on inner edges

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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W228 PAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W228 PAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W228 PAB registered?

W228 PAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W228 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W228 PAB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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