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R559 FEX

1998 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,819 mi
Last recorded113,819 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 FEX
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 113,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,103 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 110,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 100,608 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 100,608 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R559 FEX is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R559 FEX, 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 R559 FEX registered?

R559 FEX is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R559 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 FEX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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