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CESL94

1997 Opel Corsa

Purple Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

103,819 mi
Last recorded103,819 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCESL94
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2007 103,819 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.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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CESL94 is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Purple with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 CESL94, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CESL94 registered?

CESL94 is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is CESL94 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CESL94 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CESL94 have outstanding finance?

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