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V181 HLF

1999 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,935 mi
Last recorded54,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 HLF
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,935 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 51,145 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,755 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 39,025 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 39,025 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,976 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 35,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,595 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both top mount bearings feel slighty rough in movement

would advise steering rack to be changed

Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,025 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 28,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,169 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 24,169 miles

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

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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V181 HLF is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 V181 HLF, 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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V181 HLF is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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