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K161 TLB

1993 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,321 mi
Last recorded135,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Opel Corsa100,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 TLB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 135,321 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 135,310 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2009 132,096 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 131,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Horn tone fading

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 19 Mar 2008 129,965 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 129,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 117,913 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 102,670 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 102,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K161 TLB is a 1993 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K161 TLB, 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 K161 TLB registered?

K161 TLB is a 1993 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K161 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K161 TLB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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