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S229 YNO

1998 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,255 mi
Last recorded191,255 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 YNO
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 191,255 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play nearside rack end.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 179,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 179,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 166,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 166,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 154,971 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 154,971 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 140,869 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 140,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S229 YNO is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S229 YNO, 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 S229 YNO registered?

S229 YNO is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S229 YNO safe to buy?

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