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P927 GPA

1996 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,012 mi
Last recorded188,012 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 GPA
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 188,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 188,012 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 170,594 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 170,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 168,462 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2010 168,462 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 161,903 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 161,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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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P927 GPA is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P927 GPA, 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 P927 GPA registered?

P927 GPA is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P927 GPA safe to buy?

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