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W249 PNS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

39,555 mi
Last recorded39,555 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 PNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2016 39,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel (5.2.6)

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

both no. plate tarnishing

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,284 miles

engine management light on

small hole in nearside quarter panel

Fail 28 May 2015 39,284 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine management light on

small hole in nearside quarter panel

Pass 1 May 2014 39,170 miles

Exhaust leaking at flexi section of CAT unit

Fail 18 Apr 2014 39,166 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust leaking at flexi section of CAT unit

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,992 miles

Front chassis cross member corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,715 miles

management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,705 miles

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

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

management light on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,339 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 38,331 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,039 miles

management light on

Fail 13 Mar 2008 36,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,464 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 34,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,489 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 32,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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W249 PNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W249 PNS, 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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W249 PNS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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