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RL51 HPY

2002 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,204 mi
Last recorded83,204 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 HPY
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,204 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,103 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Rusted

Rear Tyres Cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,690 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,682 miles

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2013 39,556 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,761 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 34,761 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,236 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,988 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 27,699 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 27,699 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,617 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,654 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,771 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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RL51 HPY is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Grey 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 RL51 HPY, 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 RL51 HPY registered?

RL51 HPY is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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