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SS5848AK

1991 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,999 mi
Last recorded55,999 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Opel Corsa51,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS5848AK
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,999 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 55,999 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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SS5848AK is a 1991 Opel Corsa in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 51,887 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 SS5848AK, 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 35 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SS5848AK registered?

SS5848AK is a 1991 Opel Corsa, first registered on 2 May 1991.

Is SS5848AK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS5848AK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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