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R278 LBX

1998 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,612 mi
Last recorded141,612 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 LBX
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 141,612 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 136,196 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 3 Aug 2015 136,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 29 Jul 2014 129,092 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 129,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 121,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 117,528 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 114,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 114,312 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 109,432 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 101,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,339 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,045 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 92,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 82,750 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 71,325 miles

Front 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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R278 LBX is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R278 LBX, 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 R278 LBX registered?

R278 LBX is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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