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DG51 OTB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,091 mi
Last recorded91,091 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

n/s/f damaged/loose body trims

o/s/f damaged body work

Fail 26 Mar 2014 91,091 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

n/s/f damaged/loose body trims

o/s/f damaged body work

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,775 miles

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

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

car underside rusty

rear no. plate backing coming away

Fail 11 Apr 2013 86,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

car underside rusty

rear no. plate backing coming away

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,951 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,951 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,075 miles

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted....

o/s/f outer braake pad very low , evidence of front brakes over heated , advise brake inspection , front imbalance on max 25%.....

o/s/f tyre tread close to limit....

rear exhaust heat shield loose....

rear number plate contaminated....

Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,623 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2009 57,235 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,767 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 44,767 miles

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

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

baffles loose in exhaust back box

front brake pads worn low

front wipers judder and noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,995 miles

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

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 OTB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DG51 OTB, 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 DG51 OTB registered?

DG51 OTB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is DG51 OTB safe to buy?

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