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W256 NRA

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,488 mi
Last recorded99,488 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 NRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 90,075 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 51,537 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,851 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 41,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 35,965 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,745 miles

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

front pads have less than a 1/4 left

n/s/f headlamp cracked,but not affecting beam image

Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,243 miles

all tyres are perishing

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 26,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 23,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,531 miles

offside front spring lower coil broken

Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,338 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 10,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,923 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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W256 NRA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W256 NRA, 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 W256 NRA registered?

W256 NRA is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W256 NRA safe to buy?

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