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RJ02 NCU

2002 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,796 mi
Last recorded99,796 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 NCU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 99,796 miles

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

engine oil leak and oil light staying on

nearside body damage

Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,790 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak and oil light staying on

nearside body damage

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,957 miles

nearside inner cv boot weak and starting to leak

Fail 8 Aug 2016 92,941 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside inner cv boot weak and starting to leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front position lamp slightly dim recommend replacement.

both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,836 miles

nearside front position lamp slightly dim recommend replacement.

both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,780 miles

coolant level below minimum

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2014 64,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolant level below minimum

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2013 55,869 miles

both rear tyres perished need replacing asap

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,912 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are starting to deteriorate

coolant leak from water pump area.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,574 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,237 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,447 miles

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,809 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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RJ02 NCU is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 61,280 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 RJ02 NCU, 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 24 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ02 NCU registered?

RJ02 NCU is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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