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GKN-079

1997 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,624 mi
Last recorded189,624 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN-079
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 189,624 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 189,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 183,234 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2014 183,234 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 177,677 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 177,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap 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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GKN-079 is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GKN-079, 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.

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GKN-079 is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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