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GL51 HJG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,069 mi
Last recorded138,069 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 HJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 138,069 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 137,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 129,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s front wheelbearing shows signs of wear

several surface cuts in o/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 18 Jul 2013 120,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front wheelbearing shows signs of wear

several surface cuts in o/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,684 miles

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

rear fog lamp lens slightly loose

wipers could be better

Fail 11 Jul 2012 112,683 miles

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

rear fog lamp lens slightly loose

wipers could be better

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 107,609 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 28 Jul 2011 107,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 2 Aug 2010 103,687 miles

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s headlamp gives a slightly unclear pattern

o/s rear fog lamp slightly loose

o/s rear wing slightly damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2010 103,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s headlamp gives a slightly unclear pattern

o/s rear fog lamp slightly loose

o/s rear wing slightly damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2009 97,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,399 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 88,399 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre possibly punctured

Pass 20 Oct 2007 75,560 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 75,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,194 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 63,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,499 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 49,499 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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GL51 HJG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GL51 HJG, 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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GL51 HJG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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