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W248 PBF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,053 mi
Last recorded76,053 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 PBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,304 miles

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

rear n/s and o/s tyres cracking on walls

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,775 miles

both rear coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/rear tyre cracking slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges 2/3mm

rear number plate slightly faded

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/rear tyre cracking slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges 2/3mm

rear number plate slightly faded

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,420 miles

0/s/f tyre side wall cracked n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

eml light on

Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,396 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)

0/s/f tyre side wall cracked n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

eml light on

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre cracking wearing on edges

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2009 52,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre cracking wearing on edges

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,789 miles

front brake discs worn - poss close to minimum thickness

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

slight exhaust blow on centre section

Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,789 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn - poss close to minimum thickness

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

slight exhaust blow on centre section

Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 35,585 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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W248 PBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W248 PBF, 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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W248 PBF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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