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W251 OEF

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,149 mi
Last recorded93,149 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 OEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,149 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,621 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 88,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,218 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 82,218 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 74,832 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,370 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 68,370 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 24 May 2007 50,882 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 47,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,322 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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W251 OEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W251 OEF, 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 W251 OEF registered?

W251 OEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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