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Y606 XJU

2001 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,633 mi
Last recorded163,633 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 XJU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 163,633 miles

bonnet release handle insecure

engine managment light on dash

main front to rear brake pipes n/s rear near fuel tank have slight corrosion

o/s front door getting stiff to open

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2012 163,345 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

bonnet release handle insecure

engine managment light on dash

main front to rear brake pipes n/s rear near fuel tank have slight corrosion

o/s front door getting stiff to open

rear brake imbalance 47 %

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,884 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 135,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,443 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 108,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,505 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,812 miles

Front number plate has no markings

Vin plate deteriorating

rear shock absorbers corroding & damp

wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,901 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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Y606 XJU is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y606 XJU, 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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Y606 XJU is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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