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J838 RHA

1992 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

60,878 mi
Last recorded60,878 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Opel Corsa56,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 RHA
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 60,878 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 60,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 59,083 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,936 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 58,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 57,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,224 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 57,224 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,138 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,207 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2018 50,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,500 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 39,499 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,998 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 16,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,182 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 99,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,782 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,782 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,495 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 2 Aug 2010 74,495 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,487 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,747 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 61,747 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J838 RHA is a 1992 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1992 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,059 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 J838 RHA, 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 34 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J838 RHA is a 1992 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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