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GL51 VJJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

144,122 mi
Last recorded144,122 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2015 144,122 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Slight play in both steering rack arms

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 133,417 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 133,417 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,549 miles

offside wiper rubber slightly split

Fail 28 Aug 2013 117,109 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper rubber slightly split

Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,547 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 109,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,869 miles

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

clutc h pedal rubber fell off during test

decelerometer brake test carried out due to fault with brake rollers

slight oil leak at oil pressure switch

timing chain rattling

Fail 14 Oct 2011 100,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

clutc h pedal rubber fell off during test

decelerometer brake test carried out due to fault with brake rollers

slight oil leak at oil pressure switch

timing chain rattling

Fail 2 Oct 2010 96,666 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 96,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 92,716 miles

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

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2009 92,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2008 83,449 miles

Clutch pedal=Anti=slip pad missing

Near side front brake=Binding slightly

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre=Side wall damage (no canvas visable)

Off side rear tyre=Perishing and side wall damage (no canvas visable)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play=in steering system

Fail 29 Dec 2008 83,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal=Anti=slip pad missing

Front number plate=Damaged but readable

Near side front brake=Binding slightly

Near side front tyre=Inner edge bald and tread at 3mm)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre=Side wall damage (no canvas visable)

Off side rear tyre=Perishing and side wall damage (no canvas visable)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play=in steering system

Pass 2 Jan 2008 68,950 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 68,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,286 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 54,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,617 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 42,523 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 VJJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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