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Y397 BRD

2001 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,718 mi
Last recorded111,718 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 BRD
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage to front of vehicle

damage to o/s of vehicle

exhaust front flexi section damaged

exhaust middle section corroded and slight blow

front and rear tyre sizes differ

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and perishing

o/s/f flitch damaged [poorly repaired]

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2013 111,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage to front of vehicle

damage to o/s of vehicle

exhaust front flexi section damaged

exhaust middle section corroded and slight blow

front and rear tyre sizes differ

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and perishing

o/s/f flitch damaged [poorly repaired]

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air-bag warning light illuminated

exhaust middle box corroded and slight blow

front bumper loose

n/s/f headlight bracket snapped

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge and nail in tread. advise immediate replacement

o/s front brake pads getting low

o/s/f flitch damaged,[poorly repaired]

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm]and worn on inner edge. advise immediate replacement

Fail 25 Jun 2012 104,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air-bag warning light illuminated

exhaust middle box corroded and slight blow

front bumper loose

n/s/f headlight bracket snapped

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge and nail in tread. advise immediate replacement

o/s front brake pads getting low

o/s/f flitch damaged,[poorly repaired]

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm]and worn on inner edge. advise immediate replacement

Pass 1 Jul 2011 96,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 94,225 miles

slight wear to offside rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,036 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,236 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 62,235 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front antiroll bar link bar, lower ball joint cover split.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 50,392 miles

near side front suspension link rod rubber split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,433 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y397 BRD is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y397 BRD, 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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Y397 BRD is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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