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P677 GHC

1997 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,550 mi
Last recorded153,550 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 GHC
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 153,550 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 153,550 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 135,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2009 135,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2008 117,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

accident damage to nearside rear bumper and quarter panel and offside rear door

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

offside rear tyre tread low

slight play nearside front steering rack end

Fail 11 Nov 2008 117,383 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

accident damage to nearside rear bumper and quarter panel and offside rear door

offside rear tyre tread low

slight play nearside front steering rack end

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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P677 GHC is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P677 GHC, 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 P677 GHC registered?

P677 GHC is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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