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Y202 EBY

2001 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,306 mi
Last recorded160,306 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 EBY
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 160,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 160,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven 58% (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 148,768 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 148,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 141,373 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 141,373 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 137,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,018 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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Y202 EBY is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Y202 EBY, 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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What year was Y202 EBY registered?

Y202 EBY is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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