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N37 BWK

1996 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,691 mi
Last recorded146,691 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 BWK
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 146,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak in centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking/ corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 146,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 0.847 requirement between 0.970-1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 6.60% reading max value 0.30% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.87% reading requirement is below 0.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak in centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking/ corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 138,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 133,949 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail close to shoulder ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 129,515 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Fail 18 May 2019 129,515 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2018 123,310 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 25 May 2018 123,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant level low

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 19 May 2018 122,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure damaged at bottom (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure damaged at bottom (1.7.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 117,379 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 117,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 108,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracked (165/70x13)

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 108,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracked (165/70x13)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 103,830 miles

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

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

alternator belt loose

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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N37 BWK is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N37 BWK, 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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N37 BWK is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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