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W261 BCP

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,123 mi
Last recorded89,123 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 BCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,812 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 75,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,572 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,489 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 67,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,876 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,264 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 40,281 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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W261 BCP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BCP, 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 W261 BCP registered?

W261 BCP is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W261 BCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 BCP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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