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FG51 RVU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,261 mi
Last recorded64,261 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 RVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,260 miles

Front splitter not fitted correctly

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,795 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 37,795 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 RVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG51 RVU, 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 FG51 RVU registered?

FG51 RVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is FG51 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 RVU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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