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GF51 CWR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,611 mi
Last recorded123,611 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 CWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,611 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 123,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm minimum (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f head lamp pattern weak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 117,750 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2016 117,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,468 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 112,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both rear exhaust rubbers missing cable ties instead

hose clip broken on fuel filler too tank

Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,482 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 106,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 100,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,179 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,713 miles

wipers not parking intermitantly

Fail 3 Oct 2012 94,713 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

wipers not parking intermitantly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,442 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

n/s inner cv gaitor split

o/s wiper blade smearing screen slightly

oil leak from cam cover gasket

oil level near minium requires attention

Fail 22 Sep 2011 88,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

n/s inner cv gaitor split

o/s wiper blade smearing screen slightly

oil leak from cam cover gasket

oil level near minium requires attention

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,873 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,304 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 72,304 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 47,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 38,165 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 37,788 miles

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

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

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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GF51 CWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GF51 CWR, 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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GF51 CWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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