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K148 OFM

1993 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,728 mi
Last recorded98,728 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Opel Corsa100,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 OFM
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 98,728 miles

Oil leak

front wiper arms worn

Fail 24 Oct 2009 98,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front wiper arms worn

Pass 3 Nov 2008 90,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 90,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 90,901 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 90,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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K148 OFM is a 1993 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 100,613 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 K148 OFM, 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 33 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K148 OFM registered?

K148 OFM is a 1993 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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