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P834 YAE

1996 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,145 mi
Last recorded77,145 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 YAE
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,145 miles

front number plate starting to fade

oil leaks from engine

rear exhaust box fouling bodywork

Fail 8 Dec 2011 77,117 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate starting to fade

oil leaks from engine

rear exhaust box fouling bodywork

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,583 miles

air bag lamp on

oil leaks

slight exhaust leaks

wiper arms worn

Fail 23 Nov 2010 66,583 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

oil leaks

slight exhaust leaks

wiper arms worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,940 miles

both rear floor pans damaged/dented

fuel tank damaged/dented

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,214 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,214 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,993 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 43,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,080 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 39,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P834 YAE is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P834 YAE, 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 P834 YAE registered?

P834 YAE is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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