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P138 XNL

1996 Opel Corsa

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,837 mi
Last recorded201,837 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 XNL
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 201,837 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 201,837 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 197,461 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 197,461 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 192,612 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 192,612 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 185,097 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 177,577 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 170,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

f/brake discs badly deteriated(pads 33% worn)

f/suspension units & mount areas corroded

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2007 170,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

f/brake discs badly deteriated(pads 33% worn)

f/suspension units & mount areas corroded

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2006 160,031 miles

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on both edges

Nearside rear tyre scolloped on inner edge, and cracked on sidewalls

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear light cluster lens cracked

Offside rear tyre badly scolloped on inner edge, and cracked on sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 160,013 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on both edges

Nearside rear tyre scolloped on inner edge, and cracked on sidewalls

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear light cluster lens cracked

Offside rear tyre badly scollped on inner edge, and cracked on sidewalls

Rear number plate in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P138 XNL is a 1996 Opel Corsa in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P138 XNL, 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 P138 XNL registered?

P138 XNL is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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