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R749 RJM

1997 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,725 mi
Last recorded60,725 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 RJM
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,725 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 57,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,803 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 11 Oct 2011 53,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,904 miles

wear on inside edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2010 50,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

wear on inside edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,384 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,488 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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R749 RJM is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R749 RJM, 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.

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What year was R749 RJM registered?

R749 RJM is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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