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R608 SCF

1997 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,027 mi
Last recorded95,027 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 SCF
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 95,027 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 95,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 86,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 86,467 miles

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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R608 SCF is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 R608 SCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R608 SCF registered?

R608 SCF is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R608 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 SCF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R608 SCF have outstanding finance?

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