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P149 HUJ

1997 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,990 mi
Last recorded117,990 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 HUJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 117,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 112,974 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 112,974 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 106,946 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

advise under vehicle corrosion,both outer sills at front also rear chassis legs

both exhaust back box rubbers perishing

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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P149 HUJ is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 71,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P149 HUJ, 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 29 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P149 HUJ registered?

P149 HUJ is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P149 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 HUJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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