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Y657 GNJ

2001 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,837 mi
Last recorded40,837 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 GNJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle assembly has some heavier corrosion

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexi joint worn/ weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General heavier corrosion to all front suspension components

General heavier corrosion to all rear suspension components and axle

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front flexi joint weak

Exhaust rear joint heavily corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General heavier corrosion all front subframe and suspension components

General heavier corrosion of rear axle beam and suspension components

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

Exhaust rear silencer pipe corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion front suspension components

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight corrosion rear axle beam

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,046 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion

general corrosion to front suspension components

general corrosion to rear suspension components

offside front disc outer face corroded

whole exhaust signs corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,856 miles

corrosion on and around front and rear suspension

front number plate discoloured

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 36,999 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONG ADVISE wipers very slow in operation

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

offside front disc outer face slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,177 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2012 35,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,092 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs slight pitting and wear

handbrake cable slight corrosion

slight corrosion nearside front coil spring

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slight pitting

parking brake cable across axle slight corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slight pitting

parking brake cable across axle slight corrosion

vehicle dirty

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,821 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside front tyre outer sidewall scored by wheeltrim

both rear indicator bulbs fading

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,968 miles

o/s @ n/s rear tyres starting to perish

three nails in o/s/r tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,279 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 10,678 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 9,067 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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Y657 GNJ is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y657 GNJ, 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 Y657 GNJ registered?

Y657 GNJ is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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