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LR51 XXL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,261 mi
Last recorded140,261 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 XXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 140,261 miles

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2014 139,474 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 130,054 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

engine appears noisy in operation. This could be down to the crankshaft pully either poorly fitted or buckled which is causing the alternator belt to fray

exhaust system is corroded and fitted so it is very close to the rear heat shield

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside door mirror glass is cracked

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

rear brakes would benefit from some attention as the readings were a little low

rear wiper blade has perished

Fail 13 Oct 2012 130,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

engine appears noisy in operation. This could be down to the crankshaft pully either poorly fitted or buckled which is causing the alternator belt to fray

exhaust system is corroded and fitted so it is very close to the rear heat shield

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside door mirror glass is cracked

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

rear brakes would benefit from some attention as the readings were a little low

rear wiper blade has perished

Pass 15 Oct 2011 119,419 miles

crankshaft pulley wobbles

inner drive shaft boot split nearside

Fail 15 Oct 2011 119,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

crankshaft pulley wobbles

inner drive shaft boot split nearside

Pass 1 Nov 2010 112,404 miles

Advise there is a 22% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

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

advise auxiliary drive belt in such a condition it is deteriotated starting to seperate. (replacement advised)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 112,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 102,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,903 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,909 miles

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

front tyres perished.

nearside front outer steering rack has slight play.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,902 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 XXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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