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1999 Opel Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,108 mi
Last recorded174,108 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 PHP
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 174,108 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 174,108 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 166,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 148,523 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 161,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 147,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 145,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 134,646 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 134,645 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside main chassis to inner wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2015 127,070 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 118,545 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 111,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 113,468 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,711 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 101,711 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 92,420 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 88,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 88,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,467 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 82,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,093 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,459 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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V256 PHP is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 70,886 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 V256 PHP, 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 27 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V256 PHP is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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