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R181 KSX

1998 Opel Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,095 mi
Last recorded19,095 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 KSX
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2016 19,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point holed into floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped clip missing on axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant leak RCT sensor seal ()

Front suspension excessively corroded due to age

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Poor tone from horn

Rear suspension excessively corroded due to age

Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,843 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 18,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,442 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 18,442 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,378 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front pipe and tail box exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,688 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 16,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,226 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 16,226 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,735 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 14,735 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,220 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 14,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,976 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 12,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,783 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,039 miles

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

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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R181 KSX is a 1998 Opel Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R181 KSX, 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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What year was R181 KSX registered?

R181 KSX is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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