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W243 GHL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,680 mi
Last recorded66,680 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 GHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 57,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 57,611 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,546 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 46,234 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,849 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 33,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light on.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 28,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,417 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,563 miles

Small chip in screen in 'B' zone

Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,598 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 17,598 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 15,610 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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W243 GHL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W243 GHL, 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 W243 GHL registered?

W243 GHL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W243 GHL safe to buy?

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