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GJ51 GYR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2016

N/s.rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak.

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

Rear exhaust box inlet pipe badly corroded.

Rear no.plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 28 Apr 2016

Offside 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)

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

N/s.rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak.

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

Rear exhaust box inlet pipe badly corroded.

Rear no.plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 22 May 2015 64,441 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 64,441 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 60,327 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 60,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,392 miles

hand brake just on legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,145 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 36,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

offside front anti-roll bar link dust cover split

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak & oil level is low

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,636 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,181 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 27,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

N/S/R TYRE VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,330 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 25,330 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 23,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,403 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 21,235 miles

Front brake pad linings low depth

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 GYR 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 60%.

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

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