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V358 SBW

1999 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,203 mi
Last recorded73,203 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 SBW
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant and oil levels low

engine management light comes on intermitantly

fron brake pads half worn approx.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front suspension anti- roll bar corroded

rear brake hose ferrules and compensator valves corroded

rear lower engine mount is in poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2010 73,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant and oil levels low

engine management light comes on intermitantly

fron brake pads half worn approx.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front suspension anti- roll bar corroded

rear brake hose ferrules and compensator valves corroded

rear lower engine mount is in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake flexi hose ferrules, brake pipe unions and pressure valves all corroded

front tyres beginning to wear on edges

oil level slightly low

Fail 12 Jan 2009 67,874 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake flexi hose ferrules, brake pipe unions and pressure valves all corroded

front tyres beginning to wear on edges

oil level slightly low

Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,336 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front wiper blades smeary

headlamp aims on upper limit- o/s headlamp reflector slightly insecure

o/s/r seat locked into position but does not un- lock

rear brake limit valves, brake pipes, brake pipe unions and brake hose ferrules all badly corroded- advise to rectify

rear spring seats beginning to corrode

Fail 11 Jan 2008 62,336 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front wiper blades smeary

headlamp aims on upper limit- o/s headlamp reflector slightly insecure

o/s/r seat locked into position but does not un- lock

rear brake limit valves, brake pipes, brake pipe unions and brake hose ferrules all badly corroded- advise to rectify

rear spring seats beginning to corrode

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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V358 SBW is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V358 SBW, 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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What year was V358 SBW registered?

V358 SBW is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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