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VAZ 3829

1998 Opel Corsa

Silver Diesel 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

112,364 mi
Last recorded112,364 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Opel Corsa75,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 3829
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 112,364 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Dec 2008 112,353 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Nov 2008 112,206 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 107,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Nov 2007 107,663 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2006 100,928 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 100,891 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Nov 2006 100,783 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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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VAZ 3829 is a 1998 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,195cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1998 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,263 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 VAZ 3829, 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 28 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAZ 3829 registered?

VAZ 3829 is a 1998 Opel Corsa, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is VAZ 3829 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAZ 3829 shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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