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W228 PBJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,542 mi
Last recorded34,542 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 PBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,542 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracks advised to be changed

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,579 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 30,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,411 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,789 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 26,789 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,126 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,359 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 24,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s damage to suspension wheel sits back in wheelarch tracking out

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,352 miles

front number plate cracked **** both rear tyres and nearside front tyre walls damaged/cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,366 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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W228 PBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PBJ, 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 W228 PBJ registered?

W228 PBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W228 PBJ safe to buy?

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