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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y261 LREMOT history

Y261 LRE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2022 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2022.

Y261 LRE blue Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2022
Mileage
124,660 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 LRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y261 LRE was last recorded at 124,660 miles on 26 Jul 2022, 2,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,482 miles · 3 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,178 miles
Average per year
4,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,660 miles
  • 2021 – 122,482 miles
  • 2020 – 117,421 miles
  • 2019 – 111,804 miles
  • 2018 – 105,089 miles
  • 2016 – 103,545 miles
  • 2015 – 93,926 miles
  • 2014 – 91,386 miles
  • 2013 – 88,478 miles
  • 2012 – 84,623 miles
  • 2011 – 80,256 miles
  • 2010 – 78,276 miles
  • 2009 – 76,080 miles
  • 2007 – 65,760 miles
  • 2006 – 51,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,660 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive oil leak and dipstick not available (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,660 miles (+2,178)2 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,660 miles
    Test number
    688973654682
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive oil leak and dipstick not available (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass122,482 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,482 miles
    Test number
    422721865759
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail122,482 miles (+5,061)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,482 miles
    Test number
    157581578654
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass117,421 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,421 miles
    Test number
    624341179366
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail117,419 miles (+5,615)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,419 miles
    Test number
    187912952314
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Pass111,804 miles (+55)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    235774184483
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,749 miles (+6,660)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    829629709288
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,089 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    420968023365
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail105,074 miles (+1,529)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,074 miles
    Test number
    622100474444
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake minimum efficiency only just met

  10. Pass103,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    360750673647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,545 miles (+9,619)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    946938348048
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass93,926 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    669925425141
    • NoteENGINE MANGERMENT WARNING LIGHT IILUMTED
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail93,923 miles (+2,537)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    875245725100
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteENGINE MANGERMENT WARNING LIGHT IILUMTED
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass91,386 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    839654314171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,478 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    598354613147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,623 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,623 miles
    Test number
    917066212161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,256 miles (+1,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    597639221110
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass78,276 miles (+2,196)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    772803930197
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass76,080 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    220742049185
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s/r trye perishing

  20. Fail76,080 miles (+10,320)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    711771249164
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s/r trye perishing

  21. Pass65,760 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    371152897188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Fail65,760 miles (+14,014)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    392891397151
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth wiper blades deteriorated

  23. Pass51,746 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,746 miles
    Test number
    110652076132
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Fail51,746 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,746 miles
    Test number
    544922676108
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about Y261 LRE

Does Y261 LRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 LRE expired on 2 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 LRE?
The MOT on Y261 LRE expired on 2 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 LRE done?
Y261 LRE was recorded at 124,660 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2022, an average of 4,530 miles a year.
Has Y261 LRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 LRE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y261 LRE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y261 LRE find?
Y261 LRE failed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety; emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak and dipstick not available, and 7 more.

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