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RX51 LZJ

2001 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,988 mi
Last recorded138,988 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 LZJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 138,988 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s steering slight play

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2012 138,988 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s steering slight play

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2011 131,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 125,162 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

play in nearside of steering rack

push rod on offside front door losk drops down , works manually with key

Fail 3 Sep 2010 125,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

engine noisy

nail in tread nearside front tyre

play in nearside of steering rack

push rod on offside front door losk drops down , works manually with key

Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,055 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 112,055 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 98,402 miles

Both number plates don't comply with the Oct 2007 VOSA ruling. At time of test these rules have been temporarily suspended

chips in windscreen zone A on maximum 10mm limit

front brake pads wearing low, approx 3-4mm

Fail 6 Oct 2008 98,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chips in windscreen zone A on maximum 10mm limit

front brake pads appear low on inner pads

Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,698 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 68,698 miles

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

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 LZJ is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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