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V579 DDG

1999 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,096 mi
Last recorded49,096 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 DDG
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,096 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 43,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,080 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,428 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,020 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,291 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 37,291 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,162 miles

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

offside rear cut in tyre tread

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,705 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 24,193 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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V579 DDG is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V579 DDG, 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 V579 DDG registered?

V579 DDG is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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