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H497 EGB

1991 Opel Corsa

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,727 mi
Last recorded46,727 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Opel Corsa51,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH497 EGB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 46,727 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 46,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,868 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 32,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 19,182 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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H497 EGB is a 1991 Opel Corsa in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,887 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 H497 EGB, 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 35 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H497 EGB registered?

H497 EGB is a 1991 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H497 EGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H497 EGB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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