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M86 BCW

1995 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,859 mi
Last recorded102,859 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Opel Corsa104,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM86 BCW
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2015 102,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

alternator belt worn

Pass 8 May 2014 101,848 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 8 May 2014 101,848 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 May 2013 99,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 96,571 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 96,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 93,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 90,020 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 90,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,095 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 86,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 86,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 83,175 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 83,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both rear srings weak.

n/s/r tyre cracking.

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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M86 BCW is a 1995 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M86 BCW, 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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M86 BCW is a 1995 Opel Corsa, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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