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R731 BLK

1998 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,152 mi
Last recorded213,152 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 BLK
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2017 213,152 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre depth at 2.00mm (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also as a nail in tyre side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front passenger seat Will not tilt forward to gain access to rear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack travels from n/s of to o/s of screen and in wiper sweep but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 200,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f seat will not tilt forward

Fail 24 Feb 2016 200,956 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f seat will not tilt forward

Pass 6 Feb 2015 187,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 181,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 181,512 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 169,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 59,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 152,458 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 145,681 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 138,321 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 128,162 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 128,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R731 BLK is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R731 BLK, 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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R731 BLK is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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