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A142 OVG

1983 Opel Corsa

Brown Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,742 mi
Last recorded42,742 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA142 OVG
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,742 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,742 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,878 miles

n/side sill end rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,385 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,254 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/side inner cv gaiter split

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,365 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 39,365 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,429 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 37,429 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,555 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 34,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly split on ends

both rear wheel arches corroding

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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A142 OVG is a 1983 Opel Corsa in Brown with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A142 OVG, 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 43 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A142 OVG registered?

A142 OVG is a 1983 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A142 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A142 OVG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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