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L879 WGO

1994 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,145 mi
Last recorded15,145 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Opel Corsa97,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 WGO
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 15,145 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 15,145 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 13,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 13,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 13,083 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 13,083 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 12,611 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 12,611 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 11,868 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 11,124 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 10,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,555 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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L879 WGO is a 1994 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L879 WGO, 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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What year was L879 WGO registered?

L879 WGO is a 1994 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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