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LR51 XYB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,321 mi
Last recorded97,321 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 XYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,321 miles

Front tyres perished and split

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 97,320 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Front tyres perished and split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,925 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,246 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 92,245 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,343 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 90,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 87,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,633 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 84,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 78,907 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 78,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,955 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 74,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,666 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 69,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,359 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,940 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 51,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XYB, 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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What year was LR51 XYB registered?

LR51 XYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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