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P956 TMX

1997 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,542 mi
Last recorded70,542 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 TMX
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 70,542 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 70,542 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Off side rear and near side rear tryes have slight cracks

Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,224 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 68,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P956 TMX is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P956 TMX, 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 P956 TMX registered?

P956 TMX is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P956 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 TMX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P956 TMX have outstanding finance?

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