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EF51 RVL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,845 mi
Last recorded110,845 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 RVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,845 miles

Central exhaust slight leak

Nearside Front and o/s front discs rusting front pads wearing

rust on n/s front sub frame

Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,705 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 110,705 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,006 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 106,001 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,091 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 92,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 84,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,349 miles

advise engine malfunction light on

advise hand brake button sticky

Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,053 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,738 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 73,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 65,476 miles

spare tyre fitted to o/s front has small cut to s/wall

Fail 21 Mar 2007 65,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,442 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 52,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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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EF51 RVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc 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 EF51 RVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 RVL registered?

EF51 RVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is EF51 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 RVL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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