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W261 OBY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,232 mi
Last recorded98,232 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,232 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 98,223 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,677 miles

nsf tyre has cut in outer sidewall

screw in the edge of osr tyre and is perished

very slight exhaust blow at front joint and rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 85,586 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre has cut in outer sidewall

screw in the edge of osr tyre and is perished

very slight exhaust blow at front joint and rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,839 miles

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

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Fail 10 Sep 2013 73,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,846 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,845 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 70,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure.

N/S wiper rubber split.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 64,438 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 57,875 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

nearside and ooffside rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,289 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 OBY 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 68.8%.

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 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 OBY, 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 OBY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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