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W251 TGS

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Maroon Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,289 mi
Last recorded115,289 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 TGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 115,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension components rusty

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s rear tyre low tread and perrished

very heavy underbody corrosion at rear spring top mountings o/s and n/s

Fail 20 Nov 2013 115,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension components rusty

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s rear tyre low tread and perrished

very heavy underbody corrosion at rear spring top mountings o/s and n/s

Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,631 miles

small crack in screen n/s

under body corrosion

bad engine oil leaks

bad oil leak fronm dip stick tube

both rear inner sills very rusty

both tops of rear spring mounts very rusty

front lower member very rusty

front suspension parts very rusty

n/s front tyre at 3mm

o/s rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil starting to leak onto exhaust

rear suspension parts very rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2012 112,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad engine oil leaks

bad oil leak fronm dip stick tube

both rear inner sills very rusty

both tops of rear spring mounts very rusty

front lower member very rusty

front suspension parts very rusty

n/s front tyre at 3mm

o/s rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil starting to leak onto exhaust

rear suspension parts very rusty

small crack in screen n/s

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2011 110,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear suspension parts rusty

oil leak

reverse lights inop

slight corrosion at both rear inner sills

slight corrosion at n/s and o/s rear outer sills near door shuts

slight corrosion at n/s and o/s rear top spring mounting members

slight under body corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2011 110,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear suspension parts rusty

oil leak

reverse lights inop

slight corrosion at both rear inner sills

slight corrosion at n/s and o/s rear outer sills near door shuts

slight corrosion at n/s and o/s rear top spring mounting members

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Oct 2010 90,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,219 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,219 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,801 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 54,801 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,091 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 TGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Maroon with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TGS, 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 TGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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