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Y796 YJM

2001 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,943 mi
Last recorded115,943 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 YJM
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 115,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

warning light on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2021 112,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

headlight lens faded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,671 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,479 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 96,478 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,732 miles

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Off side rear wheel odd (steel)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 93,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Off side rear wheel odd (steel)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,305 miles

Off side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2015 89,305 miles

Off side front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,612 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 84,612 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,365 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,528 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,539 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,956 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 45,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,545 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,965 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Aug 2005 20,987 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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Y796 YJM is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y796 YJM, 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 Y796 YJM registered?

Y796 YJM is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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