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Y259 UBC

2001 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,320 mi
Last recorded142,320 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan105,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 UBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 142,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 142,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2011 121,399 miles

n/s anti-roll bar droplink dust covers split

Fail 15 Jul 2011 121,399 miles

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

n/s anti-roll bar droplink dust covers split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 111,218 miles

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

handbrake cable slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2010 111,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

handbrake cable slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2009 99,805 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 99,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 89,844 miles

steering rack has slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2008 89,844 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2007 79,211 miles

slight play in steering rack pinion

Fail 4 Jul 2007 79,211 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 67,465 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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Y259 UBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y259 UBC, 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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What year was Y259 UBC registered?

Y259 UBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y259 UBC safe to buy?

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