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RX51 LYU

2001 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 LYU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,013 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 109,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front discs rusted

windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2015 109,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front discs rusted

windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2014 108,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,613 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,613 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,233 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,730 miles

Rear tyres tread perished

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,696 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 53,617 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,176 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,476 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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RX51 LYU is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 LYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX51 LYU registered?

RX51 LYU is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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