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LE51 DHP

2001 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

193,213 mi
Last recorded193,213 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 DHP
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 193,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 193,213 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 189,529 miles

some play in o/s/f link pin

Pass 19 Oct 2016 189,057 miles

parking brake efficiency poor 18%

some play in n/s steering rack

some play in o/s/f link pin

Pass 15 Oct 2015 188,476 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front brake pads quite thin

play in n/s steering rack

play in o/s/f link pin

Pass 20 Oct 2014 181,422 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads thin

play in n/s steering rack

play in o/s/f link pin

Pass 1 Oct 2013 167,095 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber split off rear section

knocking from steering column

outer sills covered

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

wiper blades smear

Fail 1 Oct 2013 167,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber split off rear section

knocking from steering column

outer sills covered

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

wiper blades smear

Pass 4 Oct 2012 163,586 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 158,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

noise from engine

play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2011 158,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

noise from engine

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2010 151,114 miles

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

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

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

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 10 Oct 2009 130,009 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 130,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 106,148 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 81,530 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 81,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 53,395 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 31,829 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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LE51 DHP is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE51 DHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LE51 DHP is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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