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S686 ORU

1998 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,749 mi
Last recorded64,749 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 ORU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,640 miles

Airbag light on.

Some corrosion on bulkhead.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,126 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,888 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,739 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 25,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,624 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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S686 ORU is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S686 ORU, 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 S686 ORU registered?

S686 ORU is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S686 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S686 ORU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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