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Z9796BB

1996 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,729 mi
Last recorded119,729 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Opel Corsa97,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationZ9796BB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 119,729 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 119,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Z9796BB is a 1996 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 97,454 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 Z9796BB, 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 30 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Z9796BB registered?

Z9796BB is a 1996 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is Z9796BB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Z9796BB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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