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DW804CT

1998 Opel Corsa

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

744,119 mi
Last recorded744,119 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW804CT
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 744,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2011 73,650 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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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DW804CT is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Gold with a 1,196cc 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 DW804CT, 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.

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What year was DW804CT registered?

DW804CT is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is DW804CT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW804CT 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.

Does DW804CT have outstanding finance?

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