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W259 VRE

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,396 mi
Last recorded60,396 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 VRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,396 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 58,514 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL PRESSURE LIGHT SWITCH LEAKING OIL

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,514 miles

OIL PRESSURE LIGHT SWITCH LEAKING OIL

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,219 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT LEAKING GREASE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITH AGE AND ALSO CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,178 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 49,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,914 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 26,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 26,175 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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W259 VRE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W259 VRE, 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 W259 VRE registered?

W259 VRE is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W259 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W259 VRE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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