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N941 PUD

1996 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,782 mi
Last recorded71,782 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN941 PUD
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,782 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Front OIL LEAK / OIL LEVEL

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INSIDE EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Front OIL LEAK / OIL LEVEL

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE AND PERISHED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,182 miles

FRONT SHOCKERS POOR

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2015 68,182 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT SHOCKERS POOR

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,415 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,071 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,572 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 40,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,149 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 30,966 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,000 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 29,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,833 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 27,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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N941 PUD is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N941 PUD, 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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N941 PUD is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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