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P640 CRN

1997 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,275 mi
Last recorded112,275 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 CRN
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 112,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 112,275 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,199 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight leak from power rack

Fail 30 Jul 2012 105,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight leak from power rack

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt cracking

corrosion around both rear suspension spring top mounts

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on the nearside outer sill

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 27 Jul 2010 96,355 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills corroded

both rear spring cups corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,472 miles

both front chaasis been coated in undersill and rusty

both rear inner sills been coated in undersill and rusty

engine oil leak

exhaust very rusty and slight blow centre box

off side front tyre wearing low close to limit

off side rear tyre slightly flat

rear chassis rusty

slight damp patch steering rack

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play near side front top shocker mount

Fail 9 Nov 2009 92,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front chaasis been coated in undersill and rusty

both rear inner sills been coated in undersill and rusty

engine oil leak

exhaust very rusty and slight blow centre box

off side front tyre wearing low close to limit

off side rear tyre slightly flat

rear chassis rusty

slight damp patch steering rack

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play near side front top shocker mount

Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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P640 CRN is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P640 CRN, 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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P640 CRN is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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