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N359 CBS

1996 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,397 mi
Last recorded133,397 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 CBS
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 133,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Tank Corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Coil Springs Corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 128,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler and breather pipes perished

fuel tank heavily corroded at seams

Pass 25 Jan 2008 128,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler and breather pipes perished

fuel tank heavily corroded at seams

Pass 25 Jan 2007 125,123 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2007 125,123 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2006 121,935 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 121,935 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N359 CBS is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 97,454 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 N359 CBS, 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 30 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N359 CBS is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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