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W251 PAX

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 PAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,886 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front of chassis by lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 99,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front of chassis by lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,594 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides starting to corrode at caliper end of hose (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension arm mounting areas starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn on raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,173 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip weeping grease

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 84,171 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking badly (7.3.A.1)

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip weeping grease

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,977 miles

Engine malfunction light showing

Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine malfunction light showing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 66,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,544 miles

Both rear outer handbrake cables starting to fray

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,244 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,492 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,003 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 43,975 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,065 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 37,063 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,092 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,076 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 27,075 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,599 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 PAX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W251 PAX, 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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W251 PAX is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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