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DG51 XXB

2001 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,023 mi
Last recorded133,023 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan105,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 133,023 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 133,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 117,567 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 110,326 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 110,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 100,911 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 100,911 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,379 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 89,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,624 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 54,201 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 54,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre low on inner edege

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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DG51 XXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 105,325 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG51 XXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG51 XXB registered?

DG51 XXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DG51 XXB safe to buy?

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