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01779BS

1996 Opel Corsa

Green Diesel 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,871 mi
Last recorded158,871 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration01779BS
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 158,871 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 158,862 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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01779BS is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 97,454 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 01779BS, 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 30 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 01779BS registered?

01779BS is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is 01779BS safe to buy?

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