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R201 OHG

1997 Opel Corsa

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,518 mi
Last recorded111,518 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 OHG
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,518 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 111,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,405 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,745 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 96,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 96,114 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,603 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 92,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,733 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 87,733 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R201 OHG is a 1997 Opel Corsa in White with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 71,569 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 R201 OHG, 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 29 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R201 OHG registered?

R201 OHG is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R201 OHG safe to buy?

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