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Y618 GUH

2001 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,439 mi
Last recorded106,439 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 GUH
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,439 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 106,439 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,719 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 96,503 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 96,501 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear 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 2014 93,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 92,351 miles

Advise both front brake discs wearing thin baorderline

Advise front brake pads wearing thin.

Advise uneeven wear on nearside front tyre.

Advise uneven wear on offside rear tyre plus close to legal limit.

Fail 2 May 2013 92,351 miles

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

Advise both front brake discs wearing thin baorderline

Advise front brake pads wearing thin.

Advise uneeven wear on nearside front tyre.

Advise uneven wear on offside rear tyre plus close to legal limit.

Pass 19 May 2012 91,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 90,021 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 90,021 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 88,911 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 87,420 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 87,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 82,939 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 82,939 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2007 81,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,739 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 73,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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Y618 GUH is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y618 GUH, 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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Y618 GUH is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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