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GL51 XNR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,766 mi
Last recorded132,766 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 132,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both headlamp images poor

different size tyres fitted front to rear

parking brake cables corroded

rear centre seatbelt removed

slight play both inner steering rack joints

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 13 Oct 2015 132,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear centre (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamp images poor, wipers not parking correctly

different size wheels fitted front to rear

handbrake cables corroded

slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 11 Oct 2014 130,348 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 123,868 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 123,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,507 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 116,507 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 108,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2011 108,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,969 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 86,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 86,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 76,589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,907 miles

Add 2.5 Litres Of Engine Oil Before Start Of Test,No Engine Oil Leak Apparent @ This Time, Nearside & Offside Rear Parking Brake Cables Corroded.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 59,906 miles

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

Add 2.5 Litres Of Engine Oil Before Start Of Test,No Engine Oil Leak Apparent @ This Time, Nearside & Offside Rear Parking Brake Cables Corroded.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine Oil Black In Colour & Level Slightly Low.

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 39,760 miles

Off Side & Near Side Front Tyre Treads Worn On Inner Edges

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

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 XNR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow 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 GL51 XNR, 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 XNR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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