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W261 ARW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,525 mi
Last recorded92,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 ARW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,525 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2013 92,516 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,196 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2012 91,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,214 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,071 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,348 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 76,105 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,743 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,586 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W261 ARW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W261 ARW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W261 ARW registered?

W261 ARW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W261 ARW safe to buy?

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