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T420 EGD

1999 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,432 mi
Last recorded66,432 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 EGD
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,432 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 66,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil light on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,742 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,600 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

1 oil light staying on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,559 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,031 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 42,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 38,172 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch system in need of repair/replacement

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,604 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 34,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,502 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,007 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 27,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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T420 EGD is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T420 EGD, 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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T420 EGD is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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