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V901 HGS

1999 Opel Corsa

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,304 mi
Last recorded154,304 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 HGS
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,304 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt plastic buckle cover missing advise new buckle as dirt can ingress,buckle works fine

Offside Front track rod end lock nut is a nyloc nut which has been fitted upside down so not locking correctly

Fail 15 Oct 2018 154,015 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure requires perminant fixing (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked and inner wheel arch welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end lock nut is a nyloc nut which has been fitted upside down so not locking correctly

Pass 10 Oct 2017 143,436 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 143,423 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,886 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,819 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 113,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 104,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 93,347 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,067 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 79,740 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 76,632 miles

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

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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V901 HGS is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V901 HGS, 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 V901 HGS registered?

V901 HGS is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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