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S224 GHW

1998 Opel Corsa

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

241,808 mi
Last recorded241,808 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 GHW
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 241,808 miles

fuel tank dented

n/s+o/s rear wheels slight binding

Fail 8 Jun 2011 241,736 miles

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

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

fuel tank dented

n/s+o/s rear wheels slight binding

Pass 11 Jun 2010 224,383 miles

rear under body panel holed & corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 224,306 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear under body panel holed & corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 205,374 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 205,372 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 183,339 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 183,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 162,275 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 162,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Lower Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 140,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 121,644 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 121,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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S224 GHW is a 1998 Opel Corsa in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S224 GHW, 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 S224 GHW registered?

S224 GHW is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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