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FG51 OGR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,747 mi
Last recorded136,747 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 OGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 136,747 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 125,466 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 125,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 114,541 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 101,012 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is perished

Pass 12 Dec 2011 101,012 miles

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

offside front tyre is perished

Pass 2 Dec 2010 91,285 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 91,285 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front drop link arm, slight play bottom joint.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 84,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,451 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 102,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 65,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 85,676 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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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FG51 OGR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 FG51 OGR, 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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FG51 OGR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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