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J70 OMA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,483 mi
Last recorded84,483 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 OMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2016 84,483 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,475 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,168 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,156 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 76,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,145 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 75,145 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,333 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 73,333 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,305 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,178 miles

damage to nearside vehicle

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2009 68,174 miles

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

damage to offside vehicle

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2008 64,544 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 59,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,639 miles

fuel pipe clamps broken at rear

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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J70 OMA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J70 OMA, 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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J70 OMA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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