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RDZ 2690

1998 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,451 mi
Last recorded62,451 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 2690
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 62,451 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 62,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 59,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 56,777 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 53,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 53,120 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 47,025 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 43,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 40,594 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 40,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 37,892 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,668 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 28,183 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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RDZ 2690 is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RDZ 2690, 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 RDZ 2690 registered?

RDZ 2690 is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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