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R203 OPE

1997 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,738 mi
Last recorded89,738 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 OPE
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 89,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust mountings poor

Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,613 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,204 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 80,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 75,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,006 miles

O/S HEAD LIGHT DIPS RIGHT ,TAPE ON IT STRIGHT LINE OK

Fail 3 Jan 2008 70,606 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

O/S HEAD LIGHT DIPS RIGHT ,TAPE ON IT STRIGHT LINE OK

Pass 17 Nov 2006 66,566 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 66,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear bumber damaged

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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R203 OPE is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 973cc 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 R203 OPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R203 OPE registered?

R203 OPE is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R203 OPE safe to buy?

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