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W261 RBM

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,764 mi
Last recorded88,764 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 RBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front jacking point rusty

Rear coil spring top mountings starting to rust

Fail 28 Feb 2017 88,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated

corrosion to osr nsr chassis leg around top of coil spring mount

corrosion to osr nsr inner sills

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis leg around coil spring mount corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis leg around coil spring mount corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear chassis leg around coil spring mount corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear chassis leg around coil spring mount corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,380 miles

as per previous failure

Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyre valve stems cracking

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch and both rear inner sills

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,044 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 49,044 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,175 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 47,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 44,678 miles

Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,905 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 41,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,472 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,894 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,921 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 33,854 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 RBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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