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P651 PTR

1996 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,335 mi
Last recorded133,335 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 PTR
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 133,335 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front haedlamps have lower fixings broken

Fail 6 Nov 2012 133,335 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front haedlamps have lower fixings broken

Pass 28 Nov 2011 124,744 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 124,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 116,779 miles

emissions first test failed

engine noise- air leak?

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake cables starting to rust

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside front headlamp mounting slight movement

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2009 109,197 miles

air leak from engine

emissions first test failed

handbrake cables starting to rust

nearside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot split

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside front headlamp mounting slight movement

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear chassis starting to rust

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2009 109,197 miles

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

air leak from engine

emissions first test failed

handbrake cables starting to rust

nearside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot split

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside front headlamp mounting slight movement

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear chassis starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,167 miles

both front headlamps slight movement

emissions first test failed

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 2mm

offside rear foot and handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 22 Nov 2007 92,960 miles

emissions failed first test

front headlamps slight movement

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,188 miles

both front wiper arms starting to wear

bothrear chassis starting to rust

centre exhaust sections slight leak

offside front headlamp slight movement

offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly and low

rear exhaust rubber starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2005 80,095 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 80,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cambelt noise

oil pressure switch leaking oil

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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P651 PTR is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P651 PTR, 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 P651 PTR registered?

P651 PTR is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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