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R856 GHJ

1997 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,073 mi
Last recorded57,073 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Opel Corsa71,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 GHJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,073 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,599 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,766 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,509 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 16,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R856 GHJ is a 1997 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R856 GHJ, 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 R856 GHJ registered?

R856 GHJ is a 1997 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R856 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 GHJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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