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L541 TJK

1993 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,139 mi
Last recorded87,139 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Opel Corsa100,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 TJK
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 87,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo

corrosion to front chassis crossmember

corrosion to rear chassis around coil springs

corrosion to rear inner sills

heavy corrosion to rear valance outside prescribed area

offside rear tyre perished and close to the legal limit

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,518 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo

high level stop lamp slightly affected by indicators

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 80,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo

high level stop lamp slightly affected by indicators

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2009 80,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S headlight pattern poor

O/S wiper arm linkage worn

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 72,842 miles

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

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

exhaust leak - centre

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Oct 2008 72,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

exhaust leak - centre

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2007 118,145 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 118,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 109,453 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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L541 TJK is a 1993 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L541 TJK, 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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L541 TJK is a 1993 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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