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W228 RBD

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,614 mi
Last recorded40,614 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 RBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 40,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 39,332 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,235 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 38,234 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,910 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 36,906 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,302 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front and rear suspension rusty

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear number plate faded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 34,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear suspension rusty

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear number plate faded

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,347 miles

both rear shocks damp

both rear tyres worn and perished but ok

exhaust system rusty

front number plate damaged

slight engine oil weep

Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,183 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 4 Mar 2016 26,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,631 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,495 miles

Offside Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,764 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,403 miles

oil leak from oil pressure switch area

Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,838 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,694 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,127 miles

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

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 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RBD, 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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W228 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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