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V815 JPM

1999 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,461 mi
Last recorded75,461 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 JPM
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,461 miles

Both rear coil springs top mounting points starting to corrode.

Exhaust emission levels high - Possibly due to exhaust.

N/S door mirror insicure.

Rear number plate worn.

Suspect O/s door lock faulty - Not unlocking with key.

Suspect both N/S & O/s front suspension top mountings worn.

temp repair made to centre exhaust

temp repair made to offside door mirror

Fail 23 Feb 2011 75,461 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rear coil springs top mounting points starting to corrode.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emission levels high - Possibly due to exhaust.

N/S door mirror insicure.

Rear number plate worn.

Suspect O/s door lock faulty - Not unlocking with key.

Suspect both N/S & O/s front suspension top mountings worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,341 miles

Bonnet damaged around latch.

Boot/tailgate damaged.

Front A/R/B corroding.

Grease around N/S/F suspension & hub due to boot insicure.

Handbrake cables worn.

N/S/R tyre worn in sidewall (165/65x14).

O/S door morror assembly slightly insicure.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate worn.

Rear wiper assembly u/s.

Suspect slight weep from gearbox.

Suspect steering rack noisy.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 71,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Bonnet damaged around latch.

Boot/tailgate damaged.

Front A/R/B corroding.

Grease around N/S/F suspension & hub due to boot insicure.

Handbrake cables worn.

N/S/R tyre worn in sidewall (165/65x14).

O/S door morror assembly slightly insicure.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate worn.

Rear wiper assembly u/s.

Suspect slight weep from gearbox.

Suspect steering rack noisy.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,995 miles

Bonnet damaged around catch.

Exhaust emissions C.O. level close to limits.

N/S/R tyre slightly worn in sidewalls (suspect possibly run on flat).

O/S door mirror slightly insicure.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Slight oil weep from O/S of engine.

Suspect battery getting weak.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Signs of water leaking from around lower radiator area.

Slight damage to bonnet around release catch.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,800 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 47,800 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet damaged around catch.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,002 miles

Bonnet damaged causing difficulty opening.

Small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall.(165/65x14).

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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V815 JPM is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V815 JPM, 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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V815 JPM is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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