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V125 EPR

1999 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,794 mi
Last recorded142,794 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 EPR
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 142,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 May 2011 142,670 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 123,357 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 109,731 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 109,731 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 99,863 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 90,113 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 90,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall †offside steering rack slight wear †oil leak from engine †passenger mirror cracked

Pass 5 May 2006 78,971 miles

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak from engine

wear in steering column top bush

wear in steering rack

Fail 3 May 2006 78,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

air bag light on

oil leak from engine

rear tyres perished in tread

wear in steering column top bush

wear in steering rack

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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V125 EPR is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V125 EPR, 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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V125 EPR is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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