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V390 MGC

1999 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,497 mi
Last recorded103,497 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 MGC
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 103,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 1 Nov 2014 90,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 90,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 72,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 May 2013 72,548 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 May 2012 59,955 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,179 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 52,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 49,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,473 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,285 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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V390 MGC is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V390 MGC, 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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V390 MGC is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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