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W261 LBL

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,927 mi
Last recorded52,927 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 LBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,927 miles

all 4 tyres perished and wearing on tread

Fail 14 Jul 2015 52,925 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres perished and wearing on tread

engine malfunction lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,310 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 47,310 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,819 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 41,549 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,769 miles

Fog light switch slightly sticky

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

Offside rear wheel bearing dust cap missing

Offside rear wheel trim missing

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 39,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear wheel trim missing

Fog light switch slightly sticky

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

Offside rear wheel bearing dust cap missing

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,628 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 37,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leaks

Fail 20 Jul 2009 35,330 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,162 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 33,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,934 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 LBL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W261 LBL, 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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W261 LBL is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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