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RX51 LYV

2001 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,221 mi
Last recorded90,221 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 LYV
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,221 miles

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

Fail 9 Oct 2015 90,221 miles

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

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

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

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,708 miles

chip in screen

front pads look low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 83,708 miles

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

chip in screen

front pads look low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,848 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,775 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 72,775 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2011 68,196 miles

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

coolent leak (poss water pump)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 62,896 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,660 miles

offside rear road wheel damaged

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,660 miles

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

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

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

offside rear road wheel damaged

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,430 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 37,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,161 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LYV is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

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

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