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Y52 LJB

2001 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,358 mi
Last recorded97,358 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 LJB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,358 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 97,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

os cv joint worn, steering feels lighter on ns lock to os lock

Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,377 miles

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

os cv joint is worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,572 miles

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

osf tyre on limit edge, nsf tyre close to limit bald edge, ns indicater flashes faster than os

Fail 4 Mar 2013 89,443 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

osf tyre on limit edge, nsf tyre close to limit bald edge, ns indicater flashes faster than os

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

washers & wipers poor, exhaust corroded,

Fail 5 Mar 2012 85,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

washers & wipers poor, exhaust corroded,

Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,018 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 81,007 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,240 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,058 miles

o.s rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2009 73,058 miles

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

o.s rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,115 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 70,112 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,680 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 63,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,848 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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Y52 LJB is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y52 LJB, 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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Y52 LJB is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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