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RL51 JCO

2002 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,778 mi
Last recorded61,778 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,778 miles

steering rack noisey

Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

steering rack noisey

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,942 miles

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

play in steering columb

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,760 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 58,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,297 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 53,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,439 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 50,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,492 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 JCO is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

RL51 JCO is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is RL51 JCO safe to buy?

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