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R185 GJL

1998 Opel Corsa

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

21,120 mi
Last recorded21,120 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 GJL
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,120 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 23,100 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,919 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 17,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,289 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 9,430 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 9,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 3,433 miles

slight smear from nearside wiper

Fail 6 Oct 2007 3,433 miles

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

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

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

slight smear from nearside wiper

Pass 11 Oct 2006 692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 88,074 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 88,070 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R185 GJL is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R185 GJL, 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 R185 GJL registered?

R185 GJL is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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