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P263 PBY

1997 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,516 mi
Last recorded92,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 PBY
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,516 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 92,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,720 miles

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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P263 PBY is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P263 PBY, 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 P263 PBY registered?

P263 PBY is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P263 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 PBY 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.

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