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W261 VRW

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,345 mi
Last recorded55,345 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 VRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,345 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to chassis badly corroded but not holed yet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor corrodrd but not holed yet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to legal limit also wearing very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower arm inner bush worn (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to floor corroded badly but not holed yet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor badly corroded but not holed yet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to legal limit also wearing very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,327 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stuff hanging on interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush lower arm inner bush badly worn excessive play (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to chassis badly corroded but not holed yet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor corrodrd but not holed yet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to legal limit also wearing very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower arm inner bush worn (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to floor corroded badly but not holed yet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to floor badly corroded but not holed yet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to legal limit also wearing very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 50,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,101 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 45,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,243 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,824 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 40,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,024 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 37,422 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 37,420 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2007 36,918 miles

one of two offside washer jets not not functioning efficiently. †all four tyres sidewalls cracking.

Pass 18 May 2006 36,148 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 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc 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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

W261 VRW is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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