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S370 MCS

1998 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,915 mi
Last recorded47,915 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 MCS
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,915 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 47,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,167 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 39,167 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 39,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Chassis and rear a apron corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Floor corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Inner sills and jacking point corroded

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

Wipers torn

Fail 21 Jul 2015 38,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,095 miles

all four springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 33,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear springs are not the same

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,104 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 23,990 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 23,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2006 22,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 22,049 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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S370 MCS is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S370 MCS, 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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S370 MCS is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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