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W243 PAB

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,367 mi
Last recorded111,367 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 PAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 111,367 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 108,455 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorated

battery positioned so that the positive terminal has been rubbing on the underside of the bonnet plastic cover now on battery terminal

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorated

battery positioned so that the positive terminal has been rubbing on the underside of the bonnet plastic cover now on battery terminal

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 766,828 miles

Front tyres 155/70x13 Rear tyres 165/70x13

Fail 24 Feb 2012 76,688 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres 155/70x13 Rear tyres 165/70x13

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,814 miles

Front tyre size 155/70x13 Rear tyre size 165/70x13

Fail 22 Feb 2011 70,811 miles

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

Front tyre size 155/70x13 Rear tyre size 165/70x13

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,610 miles

FRONT NOMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,610 miles

FRONT NOMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,136 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,100 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 32,882 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,882 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 PAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PAB, 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 PAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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