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P248 WKX

1996 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,228 mi
Last recorded48,228 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 WKX
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,228 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,687 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 46,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P248 WKX is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P248 WKX, 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 P248 WKX registered?

P248 WKX is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P248 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 WKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P248 WKX have outstanding finance?

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