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8315VB86

1997 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,486 mi
Last recorded146,486 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8315VB86
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2005 146,486 miles

battery insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2005 146,430 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

both front brake discs worn

oil leak

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

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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8315VB86 is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,200cc 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 8315VB86, 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 8315VB86 registered?

8315VB86 is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is 8315VB86 safe to buy?

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