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W242 JRA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,542 mi
Last recorded175,542 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 JRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 175,542 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Apr 2025 172,512 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 170,463 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 166,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 163,038 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 158,059 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 154,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 151,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 147,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 137,009 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 125,102 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 123,298 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 123,298 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 122,672 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 122,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 122,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 120,382 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 120,382 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 117,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 120,820 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 112,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 104,019 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 91,693 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 81,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JRA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W242 JRA registered?

W242 JRA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W242 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 JRA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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