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Y853 LRB

2001 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,081 mi
Last recorded92,081 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 LRB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML indicating a fault

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

hand brake performance only just pass effort.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 88,980 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 84,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front coil springs corroded

fuel filler area heavily corroded

minor play in nsf lower ball joint for antiroll bar link

Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,467 miles

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front coil springs corroded

fuel filler area heavily corroded

minor play in nsf lower ball joint for antiroll bar link

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,415 miles

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

front pads wearing thin

Fail 15 Aug 2012 81,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,457 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 77,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,936 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine noisey

Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine noisey

Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 67,176 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,956 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 54,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,571 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

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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Y853 LRB is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y853 LRB, 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 Y853 LRB registered?

Y853 LRB is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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