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P880 YGJ

1997 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,664 mi
Last recorded98,664 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 YGJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 98,664 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body and all metal pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,758 miles

slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 18 Jan 2012 91,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,556 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear noplate

Fail 5 Nov 2010 85,472 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P880 YGJ is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P880 YGJ, 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 P880 YGJ registered?

P880 YGJ is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P880 YGJ safe to buy?

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