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Y738 YBP

2001 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,181 mi
Last recorded62,181 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 YBP
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,181 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 62,181 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 62,127 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside mirror is slightly insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,765 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,478 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,532 miles

all tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,767 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,672 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 31,598 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 31,598 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y738 YBP is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y738 YBP, 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 Y738 YBP registered?

Y738 YBP is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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