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P236 KPY

1997 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,036 mi
Last recorded139,036 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 KPY
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 139,036 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 139,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 136,279 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 136,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 136,387 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2009 136,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 128,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 114,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 100,966 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 100,688 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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P236 KPY is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P236 KPY, 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 P236 KPY registered?

P236 KPY is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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