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P880 XGK

1996 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,347 mi
Last recorded69,347 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 XGK
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,150 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,899 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,985 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 64,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,814 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2009 58,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

damage to n/sw wheels

Pass 27 Jun 2009 58,463 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to n/sw wheels

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 56,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front number plate

n/s door mirror glass smashed

n/s headlamp mounting broken

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 52,853 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 52,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P880 XGK is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P880 XGK, 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 P880 XGK registered?

P880 XGK is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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