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S611 KBA

1998 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,005 mi
Last recorded114,005 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS611 KBA
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 114,005 miles

Corrosion present across all rear suspension units and rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section and rear exhaust section corroded (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar and link heavily corroded

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

Nearside and offside front jacking points heavily corroded, however, they are secondary layers.

Nearside and offside inner lower sills corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Door has hole present caused by excessive corrosion

Rear bumper support heavily corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 114,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Corrosion present across all rear suspension units and rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section and rear exhaust section corroded (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar and link heavily corroded

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

Nearside and offside front jacking points heavily corroded, however, they are secondary layers.

Nearside and offside inner lower sills corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Door has hole present caused by excessive corrosion

Rear bumper support heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 113,193 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear ehaust back box corroded

corrosion to rear axle and rear suspension components

rear lower bumper panel heavily corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 113,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch towards front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside arch towards front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear axle and rear suspension components

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear ehaust back box corroded

rear lower bumper panel heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 112,582 miles

Corrosion present across most areas (in line with age) and heavier on rear suspension.

Nearside & offside front & nearside rear tyres have numerous cracks to outer side walls

Rear bumber mount heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 111,903 miles

Corrosion present around most of rear suspension components.

Pass 9 May 2013 111,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front seatbelt pre-tensioner activated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2013 111,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front seatbelt pre-tensioner activated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 110,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front seatbealt pre-tensioner actived.

Rear exhaust rubber mountings starting to deteriorate.

Pass 9 May 2011 109,422 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 108,201 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 108,201 miles

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

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

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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S611 KBA is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S611 KBA, 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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S611 KBA is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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