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Y197 DNU

2001 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 DNU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2018 97,217 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers seat belt frayed

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition and leaking slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 1 Sep 2017 92,840 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers seat belt frayed

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition and leaking slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT BALD INNER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2015 83,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT BALD INNER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2014 76,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,197 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 62,555 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pads worn low.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,555 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pads worn low.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,934 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,343 miles

front tyres wearing low.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,561 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,614 miles

gears out of aline for 1st gear selection.

n/s washer jets , one blocked.

rear tyres getting perished.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 41,614 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

gears out of aline for 1st gear selection.

n/s washer jets , one blocked.

rear tyres getting perished.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,257 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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Y197 DNU is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 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 Y197 DNU, 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 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y197 DNU is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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