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W229 TEH

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,084 mi
Last recorded86,084 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 TEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 86,084 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch-next to filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front inner flitch slight corroded- engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis rail slight corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail slight corroded

all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

underside of vehicle various areas slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,510 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,447 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,008 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 82,004 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 77,828 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 77,828 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 72,449 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 72,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 68,341 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2007 54,867 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 54,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,517 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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W229 TEH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W229 TEH, 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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W229 TEH is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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