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W242 TBF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,085 mi
Last recorded40,085 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 TBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,967 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,700 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,700 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,264 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,542 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 29,910 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,910 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,095 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,962 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 19,644 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 TBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TBF, 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 TBF registered?

W242 TBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W242 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 TBF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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