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GJ51 OWB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,648 mi
Last recorded157,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 157,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2015 149,682 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

battery clamp damaged but battery is not insecure

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 149,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery clamp damaged but battery is not insecure

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 139,182 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 139,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 133,427 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 128,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front top shock mounting plates corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 21 Aug 2012 128,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front top shock mounting plates corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 122,997 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 122,959 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust blowing.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,504 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 115,504 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 110,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 110,120 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 105,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,135 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,999 miles

front registration plate de-laminating

Fail 4 Sep 2006 71,999 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front registration plate de-laminating

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 OWB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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