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L388 PSX

1994 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,219 mi
Last recorded102,219 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Opel Corsa97,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 PSX
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 102,219 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underside in general getting heavy

Fail 11 Sep 2012 109,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underside in general getting heavy

Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,110 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

chassis corroded at nearside front to the rear of lower suspension arm.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underside getting heavy

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Fail 12 Sep 2011 105,110 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

chassis corroded at nearside front to the rear of lower suspension arm.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underside getting heavy

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,704 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs worn and corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight dampness on nearside rear back plate

Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 96,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front brake discs worn and slightly pitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 96,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs worn and slightly pitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 93,444 miles

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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L388 PSX is a 1994 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 97,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L388 PSX, 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 32 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L388 PSX is a 1994 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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