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W242 JPE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,603 mi
Last recorded34,603 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 JPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 34,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,137 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 33,651 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 33,085 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 33,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 32,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,454 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has age cracks appearing.

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks appearing.

Offside Front Tyre has age cracks appearing.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small age cracks in side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has small age cracks in side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,319 miles

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

age cracks appearing in all 4 tyres

Fail 30 Mar 2016 30,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

age cracks appearing in all 4 tyres

Fail 10 Mar 2015 30,162 miles

All tyres have perished/age cracked

Both rear inner body sills have surface corrosion

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,162 miles

All tyres have perished/age cracked

Both rear inner body sills have surface corrosion

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,988 miles

All tyres have age cracking

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,652 miles

All tyres have age cracks

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,000 miles

All tyres have age cracking

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,070 miles

front plate starting to go

rear plate starting to go

small cut in osr tyre tread

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,416 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 23,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,296 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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W242 JPE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JPE, 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 JPE registered?

W242 JPE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W242 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 JPE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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