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W198 RCU

2000 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

9,856 mi
Last recorded9,856 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Corsa66,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 RCU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 9,856 miles

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

advise oil leak at oil switch

advise sidewall cracks to all four tyres

Fail 18 Apr 2016 9,856 miles

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

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

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

advise oil leak at oil switch

advise sidewall cracks to all four tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,987 miles

advise resevoir low [no apparent leaks]

Fail 13 Apr 2015 94,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise resevoir low [no apparent leaks]

Pass 20 Apr 2014 91,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2014 91,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,530 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 89,530 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,898 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 86,593 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 86,593 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,542 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 84,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 79,656 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)

high front brake imbalance

Fail 30 Nov 2007 79,656 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high front brake imbalance

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)

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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W198 RCU is a 2000 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 66,484 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 W198 RCU, 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 26 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W198 RCU registered?

W198 RCU is a 2000 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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