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AN273EA

1997 Opel Corsa

Maroon Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,429 mi
Last recorded110,429 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN273EA
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,429 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,866 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,152 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,853 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2012 106,701 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 105,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 5 Oct 2011 105,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,986 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2009 102,358 miles

o/s door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2007 99,960 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in steering column brackets/bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2006 97,559 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 97,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AN273EA is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Maroon with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AN273EA, 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 AN273EA registered?

AN273EA is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is AN273EA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN273EA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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