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R42 KPG

1998 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,817 mi
Last recorded80,817 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 KPG
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 80,817 miles

slight corrosion to rear inner sills under car but ok at time off test

Pass 17 May 2019 80,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car BORDER LINE PASS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion to off side rear chassis rail / boot floor , not in structural zone at test time

Fail 17 May 2019 80,712 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car BORDER LINE PASS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion to off side rear chassis rail / boot floor , not in structural zone at test time

Pass 30 May 2018 80,479 miles

corrosion to several parts underneath vehicle but all ok at time off test

Fail 29 May 2018 80,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to several parts underneath vehicle but all ok at time off test

Pass 9 May 2017 80,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 80,057 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 79,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside slightly (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 79,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Body has slight corrosion rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside slightly (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 78,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 18 May 2015 78,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2014 78,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Offside front floor corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 78,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Offside front floor corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 77,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 May 2013 77,280 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 May 2012 76,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 74,335 miles

Coolant leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2010 71,961 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,870 miles

Battery insecure

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

Coolant leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2007 62,454 miles

advise offside front lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 23 May 2006 59,207 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 59,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s bottom ball joint rubber split.

rear wiper split.

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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R42 KPG is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R42 KPG, 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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R42 KPG is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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