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R493 UBT

1998 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,347 mi
Last recorded159,347 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 UBT
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 159,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2014 138,615 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis rusty by rear springs/front sus mounts

front flexy exhaust loose

n/s sill very rusty n/s rear

rear panel corroded o/s rear

Pass 12 Feb 2013 130,598 miles

rear panel corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 130,598 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear panel corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 120,974 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake slightly loose

Fail 7 Jan 2012 120,964 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake slightly loose

Pass 24 Jan 2011 111,148 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,800 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 4 Feb 2009 88,942 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both wiper arms worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear wheelbearing slight noise

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 2 Feb 2008 83,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both wiper arms worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear wheelbearing slight noise

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Feb 2007 80,193 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Feb 2006 73,287 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 73,285 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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R493 UBT is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R493 UBT, 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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R493 UBT is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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