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N602 PFC

1996 Opel Corsa

Purple Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,631 mi
Last recorded187,631 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 PFC
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 187,631 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 187,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 180,370 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 180,370 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 172,272 miles

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

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

rear number plate

Fail 10 Jan 2007 172,269 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 28 Sep 2005 162,507 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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N602 PFC is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Purple with a 1,700cc diesel 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 N602 PFC, 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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What year was N602 PFC registered?

N602 PFC is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is N602 PFC safe to buy?

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