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FY51 XGT

2001 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan105,325 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017

Brake vacuum build up too slow vacuum assistance is not working satisfactorily. (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts missing x3 (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced fogged (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 131,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 131,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot want shut

Pass 3 Jul 2015 214,246 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rubber missing rear

Fail 1 Jul 2015 214,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rubber missing rear

Pass 21 Jun 2014 186,174 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 186,017 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 161,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 161,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 136,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wear in steering rack

Fail 5 Dec 2011 136,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wear in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2010 121,823 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 121,826 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009
Fail 27 Nov 2009 107,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 98,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear number cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,945 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 84,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 77,068 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 77,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

steering knocks from top column area

Pass 2 Dec 2005 65,488 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 65,488 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 65,464 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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FY51 XGT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 105,325 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY51 XGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY51 XGT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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