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HG51 NHJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,755 mi
Last recorded96,755 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 NHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2023 86,720 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,038 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 79,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 72,059 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 72,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,406 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 51,406 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,127 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 45,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,671 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 44,671 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,374 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Jan 2015 42,374 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,701 miles

exhaust systerm rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2014 38,701 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust systerm rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,404 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Jan 2013 33,404 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,469 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 31,469 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,038 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,137 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,616 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,340 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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HG51 NHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 HG51 NHJ, 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 HG51 NHJ registered?

HG51 NHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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