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W242 TNP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 TNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2013 107,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear handbrake cable corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,827 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 98,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,151 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,147 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 86,147 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 80,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 80,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 65,606 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 65,606 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,445 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 50,445 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,258 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 32,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TNP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W242 TNP, 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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W242 TNP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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