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VN51 SFZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan105,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 SFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,337 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,442 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 72,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,547 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,565 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 65,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,630 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 63,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,675 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,426 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 59,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,466 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 56,466 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,816 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,816 miles

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)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,374 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 51,374 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,386 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,727 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 8 Jan 2008 44,727 miles

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

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

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,800 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 37,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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VN51 SFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 105,325 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN51 SFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN51 SFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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