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W235 RCS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,110 mi
Last recorded85,110 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 RCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,110 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,851 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 67,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F Brake has slight bind.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 63,298 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 63,288 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 50,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 50,307 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 50,955 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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W235 RCS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W235 RCS, 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 W235 RCS registered?

W235 RCS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W235 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 RCS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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