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W261 WAJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

87,150 mi
Last recorded87,150 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 WAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

some brake pipes coated in protective cover

varous places starting to corrode

Fail 7 Feb 2015 87,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

some brake pipes coated in protective cover

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,189 miles

emissions close to limit

engine light on

noise from o/s/f brake

some corrosion in rear spring mountings,inner sills and front crossmember

Fail 3 Feb 2014 81,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

emissions close to limit

engine light on

engine oil and water levels low

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

noise from o/s/f brake

some corrosion in rear spring mountings,inner sills and front crossmember

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,873 miles

emissions close to limit

engine light on

some corrosion in rear spring mountings and inner sills

Fail 28 Jan 2013 73,873 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

emissions close to limit

engine light on

engine oil level low

some corrosion in rear spring mountings and inner sills

Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,746 miles

exhaust centre mounting rubber missing

n/s mirror damaged

some corrosion in rear spring mounts and inner sills

Fail 8 Feb 2012 64,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust centre mounting rubber missing

n/s mirror damaged

some corrosion in rear spring mounts and inner sills

Pass 19 Feb 2011 56,093 miles

o/s front inner disc surface scored

Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s front inner disc surface scored

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,723 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 52,723 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 50,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,562 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 36,562 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,704 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,236 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 31,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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 WAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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