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GV51 RAU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,280 mi
Last recorded63,280 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front windscreen wiper blade starting to split, but still clears screen effectivly

Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,350 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 56,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,188 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 53,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 50,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 46,340 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 46,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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GV51 RAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV51 RAU, 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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What year was GV51 RAU registered?

GV51 RAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is GV51 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 RAU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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