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Y842 LJB

2001 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 LJB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,128 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,117 miles

Both rear inner Wheel Arches Corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 101,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear inner Wheel Arches Corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both Front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,091 miles

Nearside wiper torn but still clears screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 100,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm more than 25% below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper torn but still clears screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,158 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,805 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,805 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,726 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 90,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

engine coolent level is low

exhaust pipe corroded

nearside front anti-roll link bar dust cover split

oil leak from engine

oil warning light is coming on intermittently

stone chip in windscreen on offside

Fail 14 Mar 2012 87,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

engine coolent level is low

exhaust pipe corroded

nearside front anti-roll link bar dust cover split

oil leak from engine

oil warning light is coming on intermittently

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,520 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,794 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 77,794 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,062 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 58,482 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 46,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished & cracking

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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Y842 LJB is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 Y842 LJB, 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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Y842 LJB is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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