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AP-846-WY

1998 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP-846-WY
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 97,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 97,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AP-846-WY is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,263 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 AP-846-WY, 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 28 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP-846-WY?

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What year was AP-846-WY registered?

AP-846-WY is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is AP-846-WY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP-846-WY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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