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GJ51 FCG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,365 mi
Last recorded66,365 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,365 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Offside Front Outer brake pads 70%

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view replacement recommended asap (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 66,364 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer brake pads 70%

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view replacement recommended asap (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,901 miles

Front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front brake pads 75% worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs slight wear

Fail 9 Aug 2018 63,901 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front brake pads 75% worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,012 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,271 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 55,271 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,423 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 51,423 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)

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)

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

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

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,235 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 38,080 miles

Offside Outer 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,825 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,172 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 17,011 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 FCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ51 FCG, 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 FCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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