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R182 KMV

1998 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,541 mi
Last recorded76,541 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 KMV
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 76,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 76,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,550 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,244 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 75,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,116 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 74,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear inner door sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front door skin has slight corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear inner door sill has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2016 71,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear inner door sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front door skin has slight corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear inner door sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,645 miles

The O/S/R tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,720 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,065 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,060 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,206 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 60,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,702 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 58,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,365 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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R182 KMV is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R182 KMV, 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 R182 KMV registered?

R182 KMV is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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