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R452 EOU

1997 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,313 mi
Last recorded100,313 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 EOU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,313 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 100,313 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,035 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 91,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,371 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 81,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight corrosion of both front brake discs

slight damage to the front no plate

Pass 16 Dec 2005 76,544 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 76,544 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R452 EOU is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R452 EOU, 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 R452 EOU registered?

R452 EOU is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R452 EOU safe to buy?

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