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AR51 DRO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,444 mi
Last recorded107,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 107,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 107,402 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Exaust shield insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2017 100,797 miles

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

both inner knuckle joints have slight play

Pass 31 May 2016 100,797 miles

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

slight play in both inner track rod knuckles

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,343 miles

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

slight play in both inner track rod knuckles

Pass 16 May 2014 93,563 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 86,682 miles

slight play in steering rack track rod

Pass 31 May 2012 82,094 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack track rod

Pass 20 May 2011 78,814 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 78,805 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 74,599 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 74,599 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 65,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,726 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 57,726 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,117 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 48,117 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 36,198 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 36,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear silencer rusty

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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AR51 DRO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AR51 DRO, 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 AR51 DRO registered?

AR51 DRO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is AR51 DRO safe to buy?

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