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P266 JJU

1996 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

245,701 mi
Last recorded245,701 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 JJU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 245,701 miles

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2009 245,663 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2008 225,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 193,944 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 165,883 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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P266 JJU is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P266 JJU, 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 P266 JJU registered?

P266 JJU is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P266 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 JJU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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