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R73 KGD

1998 Opel Corsa

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,863 mi
Last recorded112,863 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 KGD
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 112,863 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 112,862 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 103,637 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 103,606 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 96,711 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 96,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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R73 KGD is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R73 KGD, 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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R73 KGD is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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