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LR51 OPT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,719 mi
Last recorded106,719 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 OPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,719 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,090 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 102,090 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,471 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 100,471 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,140 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 94,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2011 82,431 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 82,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,456 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 68,456 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 60,376 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 60,376 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,701 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,377 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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LR51 OPT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green 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 LR51 OPT, 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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LR51 OPT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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