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DRZ 4718

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,287 mi
Last recorded82,287 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 4718
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,287 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 83,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,692 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 74,692 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,803 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 69,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,722 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 61,671 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,671 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 58,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,241 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,960 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 45,959 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,039 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,503 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight knock from inside steering rack.

Pass 8 Jun 2005 30,886 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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DRZ 4718 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRZ 4718, 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 DRZ 4718 registered?

DRZ 4718 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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