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GL51 RNE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,101 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 108,101 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 105,666 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,699 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 102,698 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 100,189 miles

Nearside side repeater light cover missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox on rubber missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

tailgate not opening

Fail 15 Nov 2018 100,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side repeater light cover missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox on rubber missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

tailgate not opening

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,752 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 95,431 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 95,419 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven 61% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,549 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,613 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount missing.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,476 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend alignment check/adjustment

NSR tyre inner side wall in poor condition 185/55/15

Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,374 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 86,966 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s mirror broken

Fail 17 Dec 2011 86,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s mirror broken

Pass 15 Dec 2010 82,182 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 82,182 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 72,686 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,065 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front anti roll bar drop link lower boot poor condition

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

steering rack noisy

Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,034 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 45,150 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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GL51 RNE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL51 RNE, 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 RNE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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