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DY51 TNL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,016 mi
Last recorded98,016 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 TNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,016 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

service brake 50% parking brake 17%

Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,252 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2016 92,251 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,398 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on inner wall 195/50/15

Fail 13 Apr 2015 87,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on inner wall 195/50/15

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,472 miles

** COOLANT LEVEL LOW **

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre measuring at 3mm

Oil leak

Play from nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Gaping hole to n/s/f upper scuttle pan allowing water ingress into battery compartment

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Gaping hole to n/s/f upper scuttle pan allowing water ingress into battery compartment

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake cable corroded

nearside front inner CV boot split

Fail 22 Mar 2011 72,271 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake cable corroded

nearside front inner CV boot split

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,133 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,131 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO DETERIOATE

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

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

N/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT IS TORN

Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,423 miles

engine malfunction light on

Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,423 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine malfunction light on

Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 58,242 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,830 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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DY51 TNL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DY51 TNL, 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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DY51 TNL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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