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FJ51 RPX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,756 mi
Last recorded135,756 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 RPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 135,756 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 134,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 122,505 miles

o/s/f c.v joint rough when rotated on full lock.

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link.

slight play in n/s/f steering rack.

slight play in o/s/f track rod end.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 122,505 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)

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link.

slight play in n/s/f steering rack.

slight play in o/s/f track rod end.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 109,256 miles

ADVISE ON REGULAR DIESEL FUEL ADDATIVES

BOTH CV JOINTS KNOCKING

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOT POINTS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

NEARSIDE ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINT GAITERS SPLIT

NEARSIDE CV GAITER PERISHED / PIN HOLED / LOOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF CV GREASE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM KERB DAMAGED / STEEL ADVISE ATTENTION

NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END SLIGHT TWISTING

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT ADVISE ATTENTION TO RECTIFY

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINTS

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 4 Nov 2011 108,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH CV JOINTS KNOCKING

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOT POINTS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

NEARSIDE ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINT GAITERS SPLIT

NEARSIDE CV GAITER PERISHED / PIN HOLED / LOOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF CV GREASE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM KERB DAMAGED / STEEL ADVISE ATTENTION

NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END SLIGHT TWISTING

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT ADVISE ATTENTION TO RECTIFY

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

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINTS

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 9 Oct 2010 93,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 84,415 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 84,388 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,870 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 71,606 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,439 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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FJ51 RPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FJ51 RPX, 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 FJ51 RPX registered?

FJ51 RPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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