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W242 AJX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,475 mi
Last recorded39,475 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 AJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,475 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,469 miles

o/s/r handbrake cable slightly weekend

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,426 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,252 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 39,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,974 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 33,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 31,704 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 31,704 miles

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

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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W242 AJX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W242 AJX, 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 W242 AJX registered?

W242 AJX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W242 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 AJX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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