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LG51 VJF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

94,513 mi
Last recorded94,513 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 VJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,513 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

possible additional fault with steering

Fail 17 Dec 2015 94,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

possible additional fault with steering

Pass 28 Nov 2014 80,755 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2014 80,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,181 miles

steering system very light operation

Fail 6 Dec 2013 67,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

steering system very light operation

Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

osr tyre punctured

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,593 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 66,593 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,058 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 64,058 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,791 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 59,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,966 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,230 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 43,230 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,710 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 34,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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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LG51 VJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LG51 VJF, 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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LG51 VJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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