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0250 JE

1997 Opel Corsa

Blue Diesel 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration0250 JE
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 154,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front panel starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jan 2010 154,467 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front panel starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jan 2009 141,088 miles

Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 141,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 101,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 96,194 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE DAMAGED AND CORRODED NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

ADVISE STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 18 Feb 2006 96,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ADVISE CHIP IN NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE DAMAGED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

ADVISE STRONGLY BOTH FRONT DISCS BADLY LIPPED

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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0250 JE is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 71,569 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 0250 JE, 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 29 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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0250 JE is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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