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AJ51 CYL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,988 mi
Last recorded165,988 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 165,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

offside rear quarter panel and bumper damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2017 165,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

offside rear quarter panel and bumper damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2016 159,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear footbrake effort low

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 27 Aug 2016 159,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear footbrake effort low

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Aug 2015 149,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 147,930 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat doesnt recline

nearside front inner cv boot clip adrift but gaitor secure

Fail 29 Aug 2014 147,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat doesnt recline

nearside front inner cv boot clip adrift but gaitor secure

Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,686 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 139,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 133,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 126,112 miles

N/S Inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 6 Oct 2011 126,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S Inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 7 Oct 2010 114,866 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 100,728 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,693 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,752 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 75,752 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,221 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 49,128 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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AJ51 CYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 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 AJ51 CYL, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ51 CYL registered?

AJ51 CYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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