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T337 SOU

1999 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,397 mi
Last recorded71,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT337 SOU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,397 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 71,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,667 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 67,667 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,971 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,095 miles

front brakes inbalanced

handbrake tight operation

n/s & o/s front upper suspension mounts wear

n/s & o/s rear axle bushes wear

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slight wear

Fail 11 Jan 2011 61,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear number plates discoulouring

front brakes inbalanced

handbrake tight operation

n/s & o/s front top suspension mounts wear

n/s & o/s rear axle bushes wear

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slight wear

n/s/f tyre misshaped

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,881 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread/worn low on shoulder

Fail 15 Jan 2010 55,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s rear wheel bearing slight play

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread/worn low on shoulder

o/s rear wheel bearing slight play

o/s wingmirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,540 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,644 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 36,644 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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T337 SOU is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T337 SOU, 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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T337 SOU is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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