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EL79283

2001 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,829 mi
Last recorded79,829 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL79283
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 79,829 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2008 79,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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EL79283 is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 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 EL79283, 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 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EL79283 registered?

EL79283 is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is EL79283 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL79283 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 EL79283 have outstanding finance?

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