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N717 PYN

1996 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,239 mi
Last recorded83,239 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 PYN
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,116 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 64,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,774 miles

exhaust is touching on the rear bumber

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2007 59,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust is touching on the rear bumber

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,563 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 53,334 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N717 PYN is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N717 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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What year was N717 PYN registered?

N717 PYN is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N717 PYN safe to buy?

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