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S109 KGO

1998 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,653 mi
Last recorded68,653 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 KGO
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 67,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 65,207 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,442 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 63,442 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,824 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,824 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,533 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 54,533 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,451 miles

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

knocking noise from steering column but no play found

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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S109 KGO is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S109 KGO, 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 S109 KGO registered?

S109 KGO is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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