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T249 ORP

1999 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

222,309 mi
Last recorded222,309 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 ORP
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 222,309 miles

hand brake cable corroding

rear inner sills corroding

rear outer sills coreroding

front cross member corroding

brake pipes corroding

chips to screen

front chassis rails corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2016 222,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroding

chips to screen

front chassis rails corroding

front cross member corroding

hand brake cable corroding

rear inner sills corroding

rear outer sills coreroding

Pass 23 Feb 2015 217,817 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 217,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 208,413 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points

Pass 2 Feb 2013 191,051 miles

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

slight corosion to n/s jacking point

Pass 28 Jan 2012 181,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 169,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

corrosion to front lower cross-member

engine oil level slightly low

high handrake travel

slight noise from rear nearside and offside wheel bearings

Pass 12 Nov 2009 155,871 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

corrosion to nearside floor at front

Pass 14 Nov 2008 147,084 miles

o/s headlamp slightely loose

Fail 5 Nov 2008 147,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s headlamp mountings damaged and lamp slightely loose

o/s headlamp slightely loose

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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T249 ORP is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 70,886 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 T249 ORP, 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 27 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T249 ORP is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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