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N488 NGT

1996 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,970 mi
Last recorded180,970 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 NGT
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 180,970 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 180,970 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 170,721 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 170,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 160,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 148,422 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 148,224 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 135,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 122,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 108,655 miles

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

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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N488 NGT is a 1996 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 1996 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 97,454 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 N488 NGT, 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 N488 NGT registered?

N488 NGT is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N488 NGT safe to buy?

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