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R970 OPE

1998 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,038 mi
Last recorded79,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 OPE
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,038 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2012 54,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light flickers every now and again

Fail 17 Nov 2010 53,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light flickers every now and again

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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R970 OPE is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R970 OPE, 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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What year was R970 OPE registered?

R970 OPE is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R970 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 OPE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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