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W953 SJH

2000 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,406 mi
Last recorded98,406 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Corsa66,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 SJH
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,406 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,531 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 88,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 85,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 82,601 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,462 miles

Both number plates slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 81,425 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both number plates slightly discoloured

Both rear exhaust mountings starting to perish

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 74,889 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 74,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,343 miles

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

both rear exhaust rubbers starting to crack

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner and outer walls

mojor oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,842 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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W953 SJH is a 2000 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 66,484 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 W953 SJH, 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 26 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W953 SJH registered?

W953 SJH is a 2000 Opel Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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