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W242 XFV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,465 mi
Last recorded138,465 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 XFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 138,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 127,159 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front tyre sidewall has a small cut in it

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 126,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2008 115,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise handbrake cable rubbing on the exhaust

advise middle section of exhaut loose

advise sun strip in wiper sweep

Pass 7 Jul 2007 102,420 miles

chip in front number plate

Fail 5 Jul 2007 102,420 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in front number plate

Pass 7 Jul 2006 80,822 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 XFV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

W242 XFV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W242 XFV safe to buy?

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