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N480 BRC

1996 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 BRC
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 82,338 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 82,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,201 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 78,201 miles

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

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

both front seatbelt pretensioners activated

engine has oil leaks

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,903 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 74,903 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,141 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 71,141 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N480 BRC is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N480 BRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N480 BRC registered?

N480 BRC is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N480 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 BRC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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