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R710 OEB

1998 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,630 mi
Last recorded161,630 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 OEB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 161,630 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 161,630 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 155,900 miles

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

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 155,900 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 152,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre pipe hitting axle , osf tyre perrished , both rear tyres low and perrished , poor pattern os h/lamp.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 152,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre pipe hitting axle , osf tyre perrished , both rear tyres low and perrished , poor pattern os h/lamp.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 144,002 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 130,861 miles

FRONT PADS APEAR TO BE GETTING LOW(LIMITED VIEW )

SMALL LEAK ON RADIATOR SWITCH AREA

Pass 7 Dec 2005 122,584 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 122,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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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R710 OEB is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R710 OEB, 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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R710 OEB is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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