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C288 JGL

1986 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

43,457 mi
Last recorded43,457 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC288 JGL
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2024 43,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,457 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 43,457 miles

Rear fog lamp missing re connected lamp (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 43,457 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,315 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 43,270 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kick ups facing wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head light insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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C288 JGL is a 1986 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C288 JGL, 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 40 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C288 JGL registered?

C288 JGL is a 1986 Opel Corsa, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C288 JGL safe to buy?

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