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GJ51 GYG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,765 mi
Last recorded54,765 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,765 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 49,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 45,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 41,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 37,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 34,676 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

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

Engine mil light illuminated

N/S/F wiper blade split at end

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 31,847 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 27,609 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust corrosion.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off and near side front tyres show splits, are perished, show outer side wall damaged, show uneven tread wear.

off and near side rear tyres show splits and are perished.

only slight movement at brake load sensing valve while under preasure.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,609 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust corrosion.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off and near side front tyres show splits, are perished, show outer side wall damaged, show uneven tread wear.

off and near side rear tyres show splits and are perished.

only slight movement at brake load sensing valve while under preasure.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,973 miles

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

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 GYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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