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W881 FOW

2000 Opel Corsa

Blue Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,548 mi
Last recorded38,548 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Opel Corsa66,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 FOW
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,548 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,876 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 36,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,641 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear inner sill panels

corrosion evident on engine sump

slight corrosion evident nearside and offside front jacking points

slight oil leak evident

Fail 24 Oct 2014 34,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear inner sill panels

corrosion evident on engine sump

slight corrosion evident nearside and offside front jacking points

slight oil leak evident

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,950 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sill panels slightly corroded

signs of possible slight oil leak evident

Fail 21 Oct 2013 32,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sill panels slightly corroded

signs of possible slight oil leak evident

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,692 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 31,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,296 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 28,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,850 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,827 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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W881 FOW is a 2000 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 66,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W881 FOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W881 FOW registered?

W881 FOW is a 2000 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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