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P711 UBD

1997 Opel Corsa

Purple Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,654 mi
Last recorded55,654 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 UBD
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2007 55,654 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,815 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 54,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P711 UBD is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Purple with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P711 UBD, 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 P711 UBD registered?

P711 UBD is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P711 UBD safe to buy?

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