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W228 XFR

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,742 mi
Last recorded104,742 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 XFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,742 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside lower rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 104,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury plastic trim missing, sharp fixing exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside lower rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin peeling

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,826 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,898 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 89,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ADVISE TO REPLACE (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,241 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Steering Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Steering Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,253 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,270 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,121 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,780 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,643 miles

both rear tyres perished,nearside worn onto wear bars.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 61,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres perished ,nearside worn onto wear bars.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,723 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 57,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,624 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 50,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,430 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 XFR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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