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471CBB78

1997 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration471CBB78
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2006 84,980 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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471CBB78 is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 471CBB78, 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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What year was 471CBB78 registered?

471CBB78 is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 2 February 1997.

Is 471CBB78 safe to buy?

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