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W256 WAJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,848 mi
Last recorded65,848 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 WAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,848 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 65,848 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,663 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 56,663 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 48,112 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,112 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,822 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 43,822 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,698 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 34,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,545 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 WAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc 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 W256 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

W256 WAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W256 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 WAJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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