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R200 PJB

1998 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,622 mi
Last recorded84,622 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 PJB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,622 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,614 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 84,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

bonnet release handle hanging in front of foot controls

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,603 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 84,602 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 75,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,590 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Jul 2008 66,590 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,681 miles

o/s/r tyre tread uneven

Fail 6 Jul 2007 57,681 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/r tyre tread uneven

Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,272 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 49,272 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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R200 PJB is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R200 PJB, 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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R200 PJB is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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