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LB51 OBU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,279 mi
Last recorded124,279 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 OBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 124,279 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 122,256 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 117,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (Nearside & Offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 117,983 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected Park brake cable snapped (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (Nearside & Offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,674 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes all greazed

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,758 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,791 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,735 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,454 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 8,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 6,329 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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LB51 OBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LB51 OBU, 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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LB51 OBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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