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P813 PLO

1997 Opel Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,737 mi
Last recorded71,737 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 PLO
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 71,737 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,682 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,928 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 66,927 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,139 miles

DRIVE BELT SLACK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 65,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

alternator belt loose

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,900 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 53,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P813 PLO is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P813 PLO, 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 P813 PLO registered?

P813 PLO is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P813 PLO safe to buy?

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