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S898 RGC

1998 Opel Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 RGC
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 118,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 118,005 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 116,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 115,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 415,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 109,985 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 109,956 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both front tyres worn low on inner tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 105,152 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,711 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,678 miles

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

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

advanced rust to both inner rear sills

advanced rust to both upper coil spring mounts

brake servo mounting slightly rusted

n/s/front tyre has a cut in side wall

Fail 14 Mar 2011 84,678 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advanced rust to both inner rear sills

advanced rust to both upper coil spring mounts

brake servo mounting slightly rusted

n/s/front tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2010 79,228 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 79,228 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,753 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,151 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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S898 RGC is a 1998 Opel Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S898 RGC, 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 S898 RGC registered?

S898 RGC is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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