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GJ51 AVP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,929 mi
Last recorded91,929 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 AVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2015 91,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

damage to o/s/r for light but still works ok

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2015 91,929 miles

damage to o/s/r for light but still works ok

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 13 Jan 2014
Fail 13 Jan 2014

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,082 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 75,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,392 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2012 62,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,894 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 67,892 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,277 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 63,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,506 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,292 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 38,292 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,382 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 32,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 26,955 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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GJ51 AVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJ51 AVP, 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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GJ51 AVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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