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BJ51 AVR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,081 mi
Last recorded168,081 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 168,081 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 159,884 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 155,805 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 150,729 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 145,554 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Oct 2013 145,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Oct 2012 139,324 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

knock and play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2012 139,324 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

knock and play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2011 131,863 miles

brake pedal rubber worn [clutch pedal rubber missing]

play and knocking from steering rack,

Fail 14 Oct 2011 131,863 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn [clutch pedal rubber missing]

play and knocking from steering rack,

Pass 15 Oct 2010 125,231 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 120,467 miles

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats.seatbelts not fully inspected.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 120,467 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats.seatbelts not fully inspected.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 116,667 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 106,219 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 88,142 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 68,345 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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BJ51 AVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ51 AVR, 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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BJ51 AVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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