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P273 PVM

1996 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,480 mi
Last recorded71,480 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 PVM
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,480 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 71,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,317 miles

front no plate broken slight exhaust blow o/s/f tyre very close too legal limits

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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P273 PVM is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Blue 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 P273 PVM, 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 P273 PVM registered?

P273 PVM is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P273 PVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 PVM 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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