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T781 TGC

1998 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,690 mi
Last recorded70,690 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 TGC
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,690 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 70,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,522 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,198 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 55,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,487 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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T781 TGC is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T781 TGC, 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 T781 TGC registered?

T781 TGC is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T781 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T781 TGC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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