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BL51 LXR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,297 mi
Last recorded108,297 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 LXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,297 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine light on

oil leak

play in steering

wheel size diff front to back

Pass 22 Oct 2014

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no mileage displayed

Pass 24 Oct 2013

rear wiper not cleaning

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

mileage meter not working

Pass 13 Jul 2012
Pass 11 Jul 2011

handbrake performance on limit (16%)

Pass 29 Jul 2010
Fail 30 Jun 2010

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Jan 2009

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front inner c.v boot split

Fail 7 Jan 2009

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front inner c.v boot split

Pass 7 Dec 2007

Lower hand & foot brake readings on n/s rear.

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s inner cv gaiter slight grease loss

Pass 4 Dec 2006

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

mileometer not readable

o/s front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 10 Dec 2005 128,162 miles

speedometer not illuminated

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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BL51 LXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL51 LXR, 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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BL51 LXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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