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P890 PLM

1996 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,230 mi
Last recorded64,230 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 PLM
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 64,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,494 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 576,494 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion in o/s headlight

Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,236 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,754 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,592 miles

chip in windscreen in a zone ,on limit

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,437 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 47,437 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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P890 PLM is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P890 PLM, 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 P890 PLM registered?

P890 PLM is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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