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M505 DEX

1995 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,701 mi
Last recorded51,701 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Opel Corsa104,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 DEX
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,701 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 51,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,140 miles

Oil leak

alternator belt loose

rear exhaust section hitting underside

Fail 28 Jan 2014 50,138 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

alternator belt loose

rear exhaust section hitting underside

Fail 3 Jan 2013 48,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight exhaust blow centre pipe

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,490 miles

slight exhaust blow centre pipe

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,307 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

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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M505 DEX is a 1995 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 104,621 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 M505 DEX, 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 31 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M505 DEX registered?

M505 DEX is a 1995 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M505 DEX safe to buy?

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