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W248 XFV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,459 mi
Last recorded59,459 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 XFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 59,459 miles

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

Oil leak

Upper Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 59,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Upper Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,875 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 53,875 miles

Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,875 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 53,875 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,841 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 XFV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W248 XFV, 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 W248 XFV registered?

W248 XFV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W248 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W248 XFV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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