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W243 TGF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,766 mi
Last recorded73,766 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 TGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2011 73,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,827 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 55,827 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,561 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 52,552 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,127 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 46,127 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,665 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 41,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TGF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

W243 TGF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W243 TGF safe to buy?

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