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S588 NSN

1998 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,127 mi
Last recorded143,127 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 NSN
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 143,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 131,479 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 131,471 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 123,208 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 116,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

clip missing on sunvisor (drivers side)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 116,453 miles

Oil leak

clip missing on sunvisor (drivers side)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,479 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 108,479 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,701 miles

Oil dripping from front of engine area.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 99,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil dripping from front of engine area.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,956 miles

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

Oil leak

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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S588 NSN is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S588 NSN, 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 S588 NSN registered?

S588 NSN is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S588 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S588 NSN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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