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W228 SGE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,698 mi
Last recorded93,698 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 SGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,698 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,226 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 83,224 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,027 miles

Emgine Has Poor idle When Cold & Has Poor Running

Front Brake Pads Worn Low

Rear Exhaust Mounting Heavily Cracked & Split

Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,930 miles

Front brake pads appear to be worn low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 74,930 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake pads appear to be worn low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,804 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 73,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 65,755 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 65,755 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside 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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W228 SGE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc 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 W228 SGE, 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 SGE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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