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M29 NEL

1994 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,073 mi
Last recorded151,073 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Opel Corsa97,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 NEL
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 151,073 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 144,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 135,298 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 128,177 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 110,152 miles

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

headlights fitted with beam deflectors

Fail 9 Jan 2010 110,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

headlights fitted with beam deflectors

Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,708 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion to parts of chassis

Fail 10 Jan 2009 97,708 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion to parts of chassis

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2007 88,652 miles

right hand washer jet blocked/temporary reflectors fitted to headlight/reverse lights not working/slight exhaust leak at catalyst

Pass 4 Nov 2006 84,208 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to LHD headlamps

Fail 4 Nov 2006 84,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Beam deflectors fitted to LHD headlamps

Pass 22 Oct 2005 82,910 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2005 82,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M29 NEL is a 1994 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M29 NEL, 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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M29 NEL is a 1994 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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