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R145 KPE

1998 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,979 mi
Last recorded113,979 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 KPE
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2015 113,979 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,796 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 105,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S mirror temp. repaired

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,238 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 89,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,356 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp damaged

nearside rear sill riser corroded

strong advisory that the offside front flexi brake hose ferrule is corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,356 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp damaged

nearside rear sill riser corroded

strong advisory that the offside front flexi brake hose ferrule is corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,370 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 82,370 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner side walls perishing on rear tyres

nearside rear sill riser corrodeing

offside front seat runner /adjuster damaged

strong advisory that both front flexi brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,004 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,521 miles

rear number plate fading

Fail 20 Jan 2009 72,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise underbody corrosion

strong advise blue smoke at idle

strong advise n/s/r tyre forming a bulge on outer wall

Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,270 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 59,265 miles

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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R145 KPE is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R145 KPE, 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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R145 KPE is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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