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N532 PYN

1996 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,293 mi
Last recorded114,293 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 PYN
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 114,293 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2009 114,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2008 109,715 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit damaged

number plate light unit damaged

offside repeater light unit damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2008 109,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear light unit damaged

number plate light unit damaged

offside repeater light unit damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2007 105,152 miles

SPEEDO HEAD ONLY IN KILOMETERS.HEADLAMPS L/H/D LAMP UNITS. SPEEDO HEAD SHOULD BE CHANGED TO READ MPH AND KM.HEADLAMPS SHOULD BE CHANGED TO R/H/D TO COMPLY WITH UK REGULATIONS AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE WHEN CAR WAS REG IN UK

Fail 17 Mar 2007 105,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

speedo head only in km this should be changed to mphand km speedo head. headlamps L/H/D SHOULD BE CHANGED TO RIGHT HAND DRIVE THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE WHEN CAR WAS REG IN UK

Fail 2 Dec 2005 99,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 99,219 miles

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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N532 PYN is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Green 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 N532 PYN, 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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N532 PYN is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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