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HJ51 PCU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

129,833 mi
Last recorded129,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 129,833 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake performance close to minimum limit

Fail 11 Jul 2018 124,756 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

parking brake performance close to minimum limit

Pass 1 Jul 2017 118,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Jul 2016 109,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Aug 2015 104,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front seatbelt lower mounting bracket corroding and seatbelt slightly frayed.

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

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly between tread.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,607 miles

Nearside front seatbelt lower mounting bracket corroding and seatbelt slightly frayed.

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly between tread.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight movement detected in steering wheel head

Fail 1 Aug 2014 100,027 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight movement detected in steering wheel head

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 96,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,301 miles

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

slight play on n/s/f drop link

Fail 7 Jun 2012 87,295 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

slight play on n/s/f drop link

Pass 17 May 2011 78,853 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 78,830 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 70,336 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy but have no play and are not rough when rotated.

Centre and rear exhaust mounts stretched and perished.

Passenger side front vallance trim missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 70,336 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy but have no play and are not rough when rotated.

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

Centre and rear exhaust mounts stretched and perished.

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

Passenger side front vallance trim missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,731 miles

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

no oil showing on dip stick so 1.5 ltrs added so mot could go ahead

slight play in offside end of the steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2008 56,729 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

no oil showing on dip stick so 1.5 ltrs added so mot could go ahead

slight play in offside end of the steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2007 46,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,627 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,685 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 36,685 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 28,480 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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HJ51 PCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HJ51 PCU, 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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HJ51 PCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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