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R465 KGF

1997 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,788 mi
Last recorded101,788 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 KGF
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 101,788 miles

OIL AND FUEL FILTERS IN POOR CONDITION ADVISE URGENT ATTENTION

Fail 21 May 2011 101,788 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL AND FUEL FILTERS IN POOR CONDITION ADVISE URGENT ATTENTION

Pass 3 Jul 2010 96,716 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 96,716 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R465 KGF is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R465 KGF, 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 R465 KGF registered?

R465 KGF is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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