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R122 BLK

1998 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,779 mi
Last recorded45,779 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 BLK
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front offside and nearside top suspension mounts slightly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2020 45,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front offside and nearside top suspension mounts slightly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2019 42,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 42,434 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexy Pipe/ Centre Box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 39,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 39,349 miles

Emissions not tested Engine Misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,869 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,004 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 32,004 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,815 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,901 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passenger seat not releasing but safely locked

Pass 3 Aug 2013 24,674 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,616 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 17,309 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 13,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 10,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,723 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 7,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R122 BLK is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,263 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 R122 BLK, 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 28 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R122 BLK is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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