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PN02 RVU

2002 Opel Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,761 mi
Last recorded198,761 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 RVU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 198,761 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 198,761 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 180,607 miles

Engine management light is on.

O/s front coil spring is not quite in the correct position, but is located OK.

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 180,203 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on.

O/s front coil spring is not quite in the correct position, but is located OK.

Oil leak from engine.

Suspect o/s handbrake cable is sticking in slide.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 162,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 162,724 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 149,923 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 132,782 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 131,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 125,455 miles

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

Play o/s of steering rack

o/s hand brake slow operation compared with n/s

Fail 17 Aug 2010 125,444 miles

Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Play o/s of steering rack

o/s hand brake slow operation compared with n/s

Pass 18 Aug 2009 123,818 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 18 Aug 2009 123,818 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY O/S OF STEERING RACK

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 120,450 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 120,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 108,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear no plate unstuck on nearside

Fail 13 Apr 2006 86,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 86,886 miles

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

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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PN02 RVU is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 61,280 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 PN02 RVU, 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 24 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN02 RVU is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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