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W821 VFP

2000 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

104,899 mi
Last recorded104,899 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Corsa66,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW821 VFP
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 104,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Track control arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating etc (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s outrigger / floor area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,298 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 100,280 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired The connecting spring has broke off (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 95,027 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 94,957 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,783 miles

coolant leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs inner faces badly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leaking

Pass 9 May 2014 77,639 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 77,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 60,713 miles

Front discs inner faces corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 52,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2012 52,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F CV joint knocking.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2011 48,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small coolant leak from around bottom hose area.

Pass 17 May 2011 48,221 miles

Small coolant leak from around bottom hose area.

Pass 25 May 2010 44,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2010 44,240 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 34,146 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,146 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 30,719 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 30,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 28,169 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 28,169 miles

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

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

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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W821 VFP is a 2000 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W821 VFP, 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 W821 VFP registered?

W821 VFP is a 2000 Opel Corsa, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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