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W243 HRM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,778 mi
Last recorded89,778 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 HRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,778 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,782 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front no plate is damaged

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 18 Mar 2010 65,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front no plate is damaged

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,977 miles

Corrossion setting in at nearside lower sill.

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,977 miles

Corrossion setting in at nearside lower sill.

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,991 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2008 57,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2007 53,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 53,043 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 46,813 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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W243 HRM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W243 HRM, 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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W243 HRM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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