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RL51 JEU

2002 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,076 mi
Last recorded50,076 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,076 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracks on inside wall

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 12 Oct 2018 50,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracks on inside wall

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,282 miles

corrosion on whole underside of vehicle

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 45,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

corrosion on whole underside of vehicle

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,595 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,949 miles

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Rear perished

Fail 11 Sep 2015 36,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Rear perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,223 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 35,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,531 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,315 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,668 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,521 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 16,174 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 JEU is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

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

Is RL51 JEU safe to buy?

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