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DG51 JPJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,159 mi
Last recorded121,159 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 JPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 121,159 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 195/50/15 borderline (3.5.1i)

Offside Front mirror unit cracked

bonnet catch release handle loose

rear brake pipes & furriles corroded & general underbody corrosion

rear brake pipes & furriles corroded & general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2017 121,159 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users lower trim (6.1.B.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 195/50/15 borderline (3.5.1i)

Offside Front mirror unit cracked

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch release handle loose

rear brake pipes & furriles corroded & general underbody corrosion

rear brake pipes & furriles corroded & general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2015 120,922 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 120,912 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located up side down (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 115,594 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS FADEING

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,375 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,943 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 80,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,448 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 69,441 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,244 miles

OSR TYRE HAS BEEN RUN FLAT NSR HAS SIDE WALL CRACKS

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 63,213 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

OSR TYRE HAS BEEN RUN FLAT NSR HAS SIDE WALL CRACKS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 52,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 43,407 miles

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

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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DG51 JPJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG51 JPJ, 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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DG51 JPJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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