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LH51 DFF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,972 mi
Last recorded123,972 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH51 DFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 123,972 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 123,966 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 108,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

eml on

near side rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

rear exhaust baffles broken up

rear number plate damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2014 108,248 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

eml on

near side rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

rear exhaust baffles broken up

rear number plate damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2013 103,788 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,099 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 98,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 91,195 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 91,195 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 83,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,845 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 75,555 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,555 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 67,366 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 67,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,631 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,812 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 39,240 miles

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

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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LH51 DFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LH51 DFF, 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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LH51 DFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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