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W708 VBO

2000 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,732 mi
Last recorded76,732 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Opel Corsa66,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 VBO
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,732 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 76,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,760 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,034 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 67,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,878 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 47,509 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,377 miles

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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W708 VBO is a 2000 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W708 VBO, 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 W708 VBO registered?

W708 VBO is a 2000 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W708 VBO safe to buy?

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