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W243 TBF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,910 mi
Last recorded69,910 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 TBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,910 miles

corrosion in both rear under sill

drivers sun visor requires attention

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,358 miles

corrosion in both rear under sills

Fail 14 Oct 2015 65,264 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,397 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,246 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing

offside sun visor would benefit from attention

Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,186 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside mirror glass missing

offside sun visor would benefit from attention

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,561 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 10 Oct 2012 49,371 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,319 miles

engine oil level low

nearside door mirror missing

security of both head lamps recommend attention

Fail 13 Oct 2010 39,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advanced age cracking in nearside rear tyre(new tyre recommended)

age cracking in offside rear tyre

emissions would benefit from attention

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,808 miles

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

advanced age cracking in nearside rear tyre(new tyre recommended)

age cracking in offside rear tyre

emissions would benefit from attention

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,159 miles

both rear tyres perished and ceep cut in nearside rear tread

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,831 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,733 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 31 Oct 2007 32,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,032 miles

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,252 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 27,252 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

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 TBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TBF, 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 TBF registered?

W243 TBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W243 TBF safe to buy?

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