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HG51 XNJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,464 mi
Last recorded124,464 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 XNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 124,464 miles

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

Front headlights deteriorated

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

Slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 13 Nov 2015 124,464 miles

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

Front headlights deteriorated

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

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

Slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 18 Nov 2014 116,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 116,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 109,010 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OSF brake disc glazed

Oil leak

electric power steering pump noise

slight play ns steering arm

Fail 21 Nov 2013 109,010 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OSF brake disc glazed

Oil leak

electric power steering pump noise

slight play ns steering arm

Pass 8 Dec 2012 101,079 miles

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

battery loose

Fail 6 Dec 2012 101,079 miles

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

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

battery loose

Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,227 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,746 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 83,746 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,836 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 75,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,583 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,387 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 48,501 miles

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

split boot offside front anti-rollbar link top joint

Pass 4 Dec 2006 48,501 miles

split boot offside front anti-rollbar link top joint

Pass 14 Nov 2005 35,075 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 XNJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 HG51 XNJ, 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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HG51 XNJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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