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LB51 PCV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 PCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,644 miles

Engine noisey

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated on inner sidewall

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,644 miles

Engine noisey

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated on inner sidewall

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 75,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,420 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 67,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 67,579 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,715 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside inner cv gaiter split

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front drop link dust cover split

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre remould

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,804 miles

N/S/F inner drive shaft boot split

N/S/R tyre deteriorated

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

O/S/R tyre deteriorated (on limit)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,146 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,140 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 PCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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