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T871 BLR

1999 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT871 BLR
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 118,800 miles

Hazard warning light switch not securely mounted in dash

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlight slightly loose

Oil leak from engine

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

damage to end of nearside front chassis

Pass 16 Sep 2009 118,800 miles

Hazard warning light switch not securely mounted in dash

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside headlight slightly loose

Oil leak from engine

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

damage to end of nearside front chassis

Pass 29 Oct 2008 113,445 miles

Hazard switch not securely fitted into dash.

High level brake light not very secure, held on with tape

Imbalance on rear footbrake

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Oct 2008 113,445 miles

Hazard switch not securely fitted into dash.

High level brake light not very secure, held on with tape

Imbalance on rear footbrake

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Sep 2008 113,443 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlight main beam warning light doesn't work

High level brake light not very secure, held on with tape

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2007 105,146 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2007 105,146 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,313 miles

Condensation in nearside headlight, slightly effecting the beam image

Movement in both front tie bar bushes

Play in both front top suspension mounts

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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T871 BLR is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T871 BLR, 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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T871 BLR is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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