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W242 VRW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,383 mi
Last recorded100,383 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 VRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,383 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s cv boot insecure

wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,702 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,146 miles

battery tray rusty

centre exhaust joint very rusty & blowing slightly

offside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

radiater leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2010 82,146 miles

battery tray rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

centre exhaust joint very rusty & blowing slightly

offside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

radiater leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,877 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 74,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,947 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,807 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 56,807 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,658 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 47,658 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

W242 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W242 VRW safe to buy?

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