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CU51 NRC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,580 mi
Last recorded83,580 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,580 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 6 May 2014 81,725 miles

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

engine warning light on

fuel filter corodded

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight play in steering wheel

wiper's don't park correctly

Fail 6 May 2014 81,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

fuel filter corodded

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight play in steering wheel

wiper's don't park correctly

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,857 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine warning light on

steering wheel has play

two litre of oil added for test

Fail 6 Feb 2013 79,857 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine warning light on

steering wheel has play

two litre of oil added for test

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,753 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

steering wheel has slight play

tax disc expired

Fail 7 Feb 2012 78,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering wheel has slight play

tax disc expired

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,782 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 73,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,826 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 67,823 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 65,536 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,069 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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CU51 NRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU51 NRC, 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 CU51 NRC registered?

CU51 NRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is CU51 NRC safe to buy?

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